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Are hospital infections caused by C. difficile any more difficult to remove from the environment than other hospital infections?

April 26, 2017caused difficile difficult hospital infections remove the environment

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Are hospital infections caused by C. difficile any more difficult to remove from the environment than other hospital infections?

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C.difficile is a type of bacterium that produce resistant spores that are able to persist in the environment longer than other bacteria. Although they will not be killed by alcohol hand gels, they can be removed with soap and water. Staff, patients and visitors need to wash hands with soap and water in addition to using alcohol hand gels. Disinfectants containing bleach need to be used on surfaces and floors to ensure that the spread of infection is controlled.