Research and analysis

Clostridioides difficile ribotyping network (CDRN) report

Trends in ribotypes of Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) and research into the increased frequency of C. difficile infections (CDI).

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 1 January 2014
• Last updated: 6 February 2024 — See all updates

Documents

Clostridium difficile Ribotyping Network (CDRN) for England and Northern Ireland 2018 to 2023

Ref: UKHSA publication gateway number GOV-15543

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Details

This report tells you:

• the aims of the Clostridioides difficile ribotyping network (CDRN)
• what analysis CDRN and its laboratories carry out
• how to use the service
• what samples to submit
• trends in C. difficile ribotypes for each region

Previous reports are available online.

Published 1 January 2014
Last updated 6 February 2024 + show all updates

1. 6 February 2024

   Added 2018 to 2023 report.

2. 9 September 2019

   Replaced name Clostridium difficile with Clostridioides difficile to reflect changes in microbial taxonomy.

3. 30 May 2019

   Added England and Northern Ireland 2015 to 2018 report.

4. 12 January 2016

   Added 'Clostridium difficile Ribotyping Network (CDRN) for England and Northern Ireland, 2013 to 2015'.

5. 1 January 2014

   First published.