The Relationship Between the Gut Microbiome and Management of C. Difficile

Expert panelists provide insight on the relationship between the gut microbiome and c difficile, leading to the development of novel therapeutic approaches for infection.

EP. 1: C Difficile Infection: The Importance of the Gut Microbiome

November 22nd 2021

Opening their discussion on Clostridioides difficile, experts provide an overview on the gut microbiome and colonization resistance.

EP. 2: C Difficile Infection: What Causes Disruption of the Gut Microbiome?

November 22nd 2021

Shared insight on how disruption of the gut microbiome may occur based on antibiotic exposure, environmental factors, and diet.

EP. 3: Understanding How Disruption of the Gut Microbiome Leads to CDI

November 29th 2021

The panel reflects on how disruption of the gut microbiome leads to the proliferation of Clostridioides difficile.

EP. 4: Identifying CDI: Presentation, Prevalence, and Spectrum of Disease

November 29th 2021

Comprehensive discussion on the identification of Clostridioides difficile infection, the spectrum of disease, and overall epidemiology.

EP. 5: Who Is at Risk for Developing Clostridioides Difficile Infection?

December 6th 2021

An overview of the risk factors that contribute to the development of Clostridioides difficile infection in various health care settings.

EP. 6: Impact of Therapies on Clostridioides Difficile Infection Development

December 6th 2021

Experts review the impact that medications, antibiotic or otherwise, may have on the development of Clostridioides difficile infection.

EP. 7: Identification and Management of Recurrent C Difficile Infection

December 13th 2021

Shared insight on the prevalence of recurring Clostridioides difficile infection and management strategies.

EP. 8: Antibiotics for CDI: Administration Strategies and Treatment Guidelines

December 13th 2021

Experts consider optimal approaches to administering therapy for CDI and share insight on available treatment guidelines.

EP. 9: A Patient Case of C Difficile Infection: Selecting Optimal Therapy

December 20th 2021

Centering their discussion around a patient case of CDI, experts discuss optimal therapy selection given available agents and guidelines.

EP. 10: Selecting Therapy for Recurrent CDI: The Potential for FMT

December 20th 2021

The panel considers optimal therapy for recurrent CDI, particularly the role of fecal microbiota transplantation.