C Diff Airborne – Protecting Yourself In Hospital and at Home

Is C Diff Airborne? The spores found after inadequate cleaning following a c. difficile outbreak will be transmitted through the air.  This will be caused by nature of air circulation in a room at home or in hospital.

C Diff  – Air Circulation:

Within the hospital ward c diff spores can become part of the general dust and bacteria. They will be moved around a ward by air currents from windows, doors and fans. This is part of a bigger challenge, alongside other airborne pathogens . Bed spacing is part of this. Patients are closer to the airborne c diff shed by others if there is not enough space. C diff airborne spores can in turn contaminate surfaces.  This lead to the risk of infection via the hands and their contact with the mouth.




Your Toilet and  C Diff

People are also advised to close the lid on a toilet when flushing after a c difficile diahrrea episode. The act of flushing produces an aerosol spray that can contaminate other surfaces in the vicinity of the toilet. Contamination has been noted for up to 90 minutes after flushing without the lid down. Hand washing will deal with some of this. But airborne spores cling to other parts of the body or clothing and then contaminate other surfaces.

Stopping C Diff

Hand hygiene and surface hygiene can help cut the risks from airborne transmission. This is because high risk areas are localised to the areas in the home or hospital frequented by those with an active infections causing diahrrea. Surface hygiene will therefore include high touch surfaces such as door handles and light switches and bathroom sinks. The bathroom is often the infection hotspot in a home.

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Last Updated on September 5, 2019

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