Clostridium difficile: resistant spores can last years

This article looks at Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). We examine its history and growth, and discuss how you can help to diagnoze, treat, and limit the spread of the infection. C. difficile bacteria is the major cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, and has received huge media coverage in previous years after large outbreaks and deaths occurred in English hospitals