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Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) poses a significant threat, with high recurrence rates. Research explores novel immunotherapies and vaccines to combat CDI and prevent its return.

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  • Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a major public health concern with substantial economic impact.
  • High rates of CDI recurrence present a significant clinical challenge, necessitating alternative treatments beyond antibiotics.

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  • To review current and emerging strategies for preventing and treating CDI, focusing on immune restoration.
  • To summarize host immune responses to C. difficile and its virulence factors.
  • To evaluate passive immunotherapy and vaccine approaches against CDI.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature on C. difficile virulence factors and host immune responses.
  • Analysis of passive immunization strategies targeting C. difficile antigens.
  • Evaluation of active immunization (vaccine) strategies, including antigen targets and administration routes (parenteral/mucosal).

Main Results:

  • Fecal microbiota transplantation is recommended for recurrent CDI.
  • Restoring host immunity against C. difficile and its virulence factors is a key therapeutic avenue.
  • Various passive and active immunization strategies have been explored in animal models and human clinical trials.

Conclusions:

  • Novel therapeutic strategies, including immunotherapies and vaccines, are crucial for preventing CDI and reducing recurrence.
  • Both passive and active immunization approaches show promise, with ongoing research into optimal antigens and delivery methods.