Thursday, February 26, 2015

CDC Investigating Digestive Disorder Bacteria C. Difficile for Presence in Doctors Room

American Center for Disease Control and Prevention has heard few cases of infection from bacteria c. difficile. The scenario is little different than other patients. Each one of them who got infected had recently visited a doctor or dentist. CDC is putting an investigation team to find the facts of deadly digestive disorder bacteria c. difficile for its presence in doctors office or room.


Human's digestive system normally is home to above 1000 bacteria types. They assist in dissolving food and helps system to work smoothly. On the other side, when their rhythm is in disorder due to any reason. Then safe and helpful bacteria grows in anger and releases toxins which cause Diarrhea, attack internal lining of person's intestine. This condition is called colitis. It is rare but now a days main reason of Diarrhea in United States.

Scientists has also studied same topic in year 2013 in Ohio. They found these sticking bacteria live in patient chair and table of doctor in many clinics. CDC is worried that every 6 patients have C. Diff out of 7 diarrhea victims. Last year more than 5 lac people suffered from it and 15,000 died. According to CEO official Dr. Cliff McDonald, situation is alarming and need to given urgent attention.

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