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C Diff Foundation Introduces Book, ‘Nutrition – Managing Meals through a C. difficile Infection’

TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The C Diff Foundation announces the release of a nutritional guide, "Nutrition; Managing Meals through a C. difficile Infection" (ISBN: 978-1973304241) authored by Nancy C. Caralla, C Diff Foundation's Foundress, Executive Director and three time C. difficile Infection Survivor and co-author Karen F. Factor, MBA, RDN,CSR, LDN, C Diff Foundation Registered Dietitian during November 2017 Clostridium difficile (C. difficile, C.diff.) Infection Awareness Month.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Clostridium difficile infection (C. difficile) "has become the most common microbial cause of healthcare-associated infections in U.S. hospitals and costs up to $4.8 billion each year in excess health care costs for acute care facilities alone." Statistics provided by the CDC suggest that C. difficile cause nearly 500,000 infections in patients in the U.S. annually. In one study noted by the CDC, among infected patients, nearly 29,000 died within 30 days of being diagnosed, and more than half of those deaths (15,000) were directly attributable to a C. difficile infection.

The book is a useful tool for patients, caregivers and clinicians to inform, educate, and guide in the nutritional challenges that can occur during and after a C. difficile infection. The importance of proper nutrition is paramount in aiding individuals diagnosed and suffering with a C. difficile infection.

Paperback and Kindle Edition available through Amazon (http://a.co/iDBSedO) and the Book Patch.

"A Clostridium difficile infection impacts each person differently. Individuals will not all experience the same nutritional and hydration challenges. This book contains educational information centered on C. difficile infection prevention, nutrition, hydration, with chapters defining probiotics, Vitamin D, and environmental safety," stated Caralla.

Fifty percent of the income generated from the sales of "Nutrition; Managing Meals through a C. difficile Infection" will be donated to the C Diff Foundation to support and grow their mission -- Educating and advocating for C. difficile infection prevention, treatments, environmental safety, and support worldwide.

"Had this information been available at the initial diagnosis of this horrific infection the devastation and dietary complications would have been avoided. This information is invaluable to patients, their families and caregivers by providing the necessary tools to manage nutrition and hydration through a C. difficile infection," stated Kathy Bischoff, C. difficile infection survivor.

About the C Diff Foundation:
The C Diff Foundation, a 501(c)(3) established 2012, comprised of 100 percent volunteering professionals dedicated at supporting public health through education and advocating for C. difficile infection (CDI) prevention, treatments, environmental safety, and support worldwide. Visit https://cdifffoundation.org/.

Media Contact:
Denise Graham
denise@cdifffoundation.org.
Mobile: (919) 201-1512

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The C Diff Foundation announces a new nutritional guide, "Nutrition; Managing Meals through a C. difficile Infection" (ISBN: 978-1973304241) authored by Nancy C. Caralla, C Diff Foundation's Foundress, Executive Director and three time C. difficile Infection Survivor and co-author Karen F. Factor, MBA, RDN,CSR, LDN, C Diff Foundation Registered Dietitian during November 2017 Clostridium difficile Infection Awareness Month.

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Taking Aim at Superbugs Discussed on C diff Spores and More Global Broadcasting Network with Dr Clifford McDonald of CDC

Clostridium difficile

TAMPA, Fla., March 17, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- C Diff Foundation, "C. diff. Spores and More," Global Broadcasting Network - innovative and educational interactive healthcare talk radio show discusses taking aim at "superbugs" and the latest Vital Signs Report results with guest Dr. Clifford McDonald, MD on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel.

Bringing guests together, such as Dr. Clifford McDonald, MD from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of the leading government healthcare organizations in the U.S., and internationally recognized experts on healthcare-associated infections, and the prevention of antimicrobial resistance has built a loyal listenership and continue to inform and educate listeners worldwide.

"C.diff. Spores and More" is broadcast live every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness channel, officially sponsored by Clorox Healthcare. Archived "C. diff. Spores and More" shows can be found here: http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2441/c-diff-spores-and-more .

The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sounds the alarm on the danger of modern medicine returning to a time when simple infections were often fatal. As the latest Vital Signs Report shows, much progress has been made in our hospitals and healthcare facilities to protect patients from healthcare-associated infections. But, more work needs to be done, because many of these infections are caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria which are difficult, if not impossible to treat.

CDC believes clinicians are key to national progress in preventing infections. They have the power to change the direction of antibiotic resistance each and every time they care for their patients. It requires taking the appropriate steps every time.

"We are in a race to slow resistance, and we can't afford to let the 'superbugs' outpace us, especially in healthcare settings," stated Dr. McDonald, MD.

About the C Diff Foundation:

The C Diff Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, was founded in 2012 by Nancy C. Caralla, a nurse who was diagnosed and treated for Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infections. Through her own journey and the loss of their father to C. difficile infection involvement, Nancy recognized the need for greater awareness through education about research being conducted by the government, industry, and academia and better advocacy on behalf of patients, healthcare professionals, and researchers worldwide working to address the public health threat posed by this devastating infection.

About The C diff Foundation Executive Director:

Nancy C Caralla, hosts "C. diff. Spores and More" Global Broadcasting Network with a team focus on educating, and advocating for C. diff. infection prevention, treatments, and environmental safety - and more -- worldwide.

For information please visit http://www.cdifffoundation.org/.

Media Contact Person: Nancy Caralla, ncaralla@cdifffoundation.org.

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