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18. How/Why do Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infections occur?

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sometimes when you take antibiotics, the balance of bacteria in your bowel can change, causing an infection.

Step-by-step explanation:

C. diff bacteria usually live harmlessly in your bowel along with lots of other types of bacteria. But sometimes when you take antibiotics, the balance of bacteria in your bowel can change, causing an infection

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