Very good article.
It brings back rather unpleasant memories, though.
My problem with C-Diff is one of lasting consiquences.
I have had three events of C-Diff, each one more serious than the one before it.
The upshot of three near death experiences is that of many others.
You become colonized and require close monatoring if Antibiotic therapy is needed.
The best answer is, not to ever need that.
The need to visit an infectious disease clinic and obtain a care plan for if you ever need antibiotic therapy.
It becomes pretty scary if you get C-Diff. You can go down the tubes very quickly.
Head for the ED the minute that you suspect that is happening. Then Pray.
Macspuds.