Hon Wai Koon

BACKGROUND: Recurrent _Clostridioides difficile _infection (rCDI) is a debilitating disease associated with significant healthcare burden and low quality of life. The greatest risk factor for rCDI is a history of recurrence, although older age (≥65 years) and comorbidities also increase risk…

BACKGROUND: _Clostridium difficile_ infection (CDI) is a debilitating nosocomial infection. _C. difficile_ produces toxins A and B, which cause inflammation, leading to diarrhea and intestinal injury. Toxin B was found to be a crucial pathogenic mediator in CDI…

INTRODUCTION: About 30-50% of Crohn’s disease patients develop intestinal strictures. Intestinal strictures are often caused by intestinal fibrosis. There is no approved medication to prevent and treat intestinal fibrosis…

SOCIETY: AGA This session will feature cutting-edge research on the multifaceted aspects of Clostridioides difficile colitis, presenting the latest findings in pathogenesis and innovative therapeutic approaches. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the molecular and immunological aspects of C…