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How Can C. Difficile Infection Be Prevented?

My sister is being released from the hospital today. She tested positive for sepsis due to kidney infeaction and C-diff. I will be taking care of her for the next few days. I will wipe down all surfaces, doorknobs, etc with bleach as well as wash all bedding. She will be taking vanclomycin orally. Is there anything else I should do or be aware of to prevent me from getting infected?
posted on Fri, 22 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

* As per my clinical experience, the C. Difficile patient excretes many spores in the excreta which can be a health hazard to the care takers and nursing staff people.
* My recommendations for the same

- Proper disinfection care of the room with fumigation timely.
-Personal care with hand hygiene, use of gloves each time touching patient and belongings.
- Use of face mask ( triple layer ).
- Maintenance of own hydration and balanced nutritious diet to combat the immunity.
- Immediately consult doctor if any signs of fever or other systemic problems.

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How Can C. Difficile Infection Be Prevented?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * As per my clinical experience, the C. Difficile patient excretes many spores in the excreta which can be a health hazard to the care takers and nursing staff people. * My recommendations for the same - Proper disinfection care of the room with fumigation timely. -Personal care with hand hygiene, use of gloves each time touching patient and belongings. - Use of face mask ( triple layer ). - Maintenance of own hydration and balanced nutritious diet to combat the immunity. - Immediately consult doctor if any signs of fever or other systemic problems. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.