Clostridium difficile (C.diff)
At Warrington and Halton Hospitals we have a good record of reducing infection. We also know it is important that people have clear information on the causes of infection. This page aims to give you some clear information on Clostridium difficile, commonly known as C.diff. C.diff is a more common infection that is mainly caused by use of antibiotics but the hospital has worked to reduce cases of C.diff by over 90% in he last five years to one of the lowest rates amongst hospitals like ours in hospitals in the North West region.