Vanni Bucci

Infectious diarrhea is a leading cause of morbidity and of mortality globally. Enteric pathogens that are the cause of most severe acute diarrhea — as assessed by mortality — include Vibrio cholerae, Shigella spp., Salmonella spp., enteropathogenic E. coli(EPEC), and EAEC…

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…