Transcription of Progression of a C. diff Infection - Centers for Disease ...
1 THE Progression OF A C. diff INFECTIONCS321052-AC. diff is a bacterium (germ) that causes severe diarrhea and colitis (an inflammation of the colon).C. diff infections can be diff is contagious, but you cankeep others from getting it. Wash your hands with soap andwater every time you use thebathroom and always beforeyou eat. Try to use a separate bathroom ifyou have diarrhea. Take showers and use hadC. di C. diff develops within afew days or up to several weeks after you take antibiotics and symptoms can include: Severe Diarrhea Fever Stomach tendernessor pain Loss of appetite NauseaYou might be admitted to the hospital. Your healthcare providerswill use precautions suchas wearing gloves andgowns to prevent thespread of C. 1 in 6 people who get C. diff Infection will get it again in the subsequent 2-8 weeks. If you have symptomsagain, see your diff can infect anyone.
2 Most cases of C. diffinfection occur while you re taking antibiotics ornot long after you ve finished taking risk factors include: Previous Infection with C. diff or known exposure tothe germs Being 65 or older Recent stay at a hospital or nursing home A weakened immune system, such as people withHIV/AIDS, cancer, or organ transplant patients taking immunosuppressive drugsAfter you ve recovered, you could still be colonized. The germs will be in your body, but you won tfeel sick. So you won t need treatment. But you can still spread it to others, so alwayspractice good hand hygiene. Tell all of your healthcare providers thatyou ve had C. people get C. diff over and over again. For those with repeat infections ,fecal microbiota transplants haveshown promising you have signs or symptoms, see a doctor. The doctor will review your signsand symptoms and order a lab test.
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