Effect of <i>C. difficile</i> on Gut Lining Cells (IMAGE)

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Effect of <i>C. difficile</i> on Gut Lining Cells

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The effect of C. difficile on the mouse gut: Left, 24 hours after exposure: Cells of colon lining are normal Center, 30 hours after exposure: C. difficile toxin has started to damage cells, triggering inflammation and fluid buildup. Right, 36 hours after exposure: Inflamed cells burst and die. C. difficile spores leave colon via diarrhea and await next host.

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Young laboratory, University of Michigan

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