MEDICAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Clostridioides difficile in children

Canadian Paediatric SocietyPediatrics2026Official publication

ASEM documentary overview

Official Canadian Paediatric Society document (2026) on “Clostridioides difficile in children”. Clostridioides difficile infection is an important cause of both hospital- and community-acquired diarrhea in children. This statement for clinicians caring for infants and children in community and institutional settings summarizes the role of C difficile in childhood diarrhea and provides recommendations for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. The importance of antimicrobial stewardship as a preventive strategy i.

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