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Clostridioides difficile ribotype 955 infections in England

Epidemiology of C. difficile RT955 infection in England between 2021 and 2025, with particular reference to an outbreak centred on the NHS Midlands region.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 27 November 2025

Applies to England

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Emergence and outbreak of Clostridioides difficile ribotype 955 in England

Ref: HPR 19(11)

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The results of investigations carried out by UKHSA, together with stakeholders and partners, into an outbreak of C. difficile infection of ribotype 955, principally affecting the NHS Midlands region. Epidemiological data covering the period 2021 to mid-October 2025 is presented.

Published 27 November 2025