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Colorectal Diseases |
Is C.diff colitis contagious11/16/2009 |
My mother has been suffering with C.diff colitis for several months. She has been on Flagyl and Vancomycin. It returns after discontinuing anti-biotics. Some medical staff say it isn`t contaigous, some say it is. I`ve read only 3% of the population carry the c.diff spores. My question is, do you think my family are more than likely going to ingest the spores now that we have been in such close contact with her? Thank you
C. diff. is definitely contagious; those who are in contact with anyone who has it should adhere to strict handwashing techniques, and possibly even wear gloves- especially if they are at higher risk for acquiring infection (on steroids, immunosuppressed by medications, etc).
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Janice Frederick Rafferty, MD Professor of Surgery Chief of Colorectal Surgery Division College of Medicine University of Cincinnati |
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