Some common locations where the Clostridium difficile can be found include the following:
Furniture  |  Image above is of an individual with Clostridium difficile bacteria on the hand. This agar plate took the handprint to culture the bacteria, neat huh!
Improper sterilization and hand-washing techniques have a huge role in the transmission of C. difficile. Individuals working in the health care field are at higher risk of acquiring this infection because it is most closely related to being found in hospitals.
The C. difficile bacteria and their respective spores are primarily found in fecal matter. This bacteria can be transmitted one way by individuals with contaminated hands proceeding to touch countertops, food, clothing, linens, or any surfaces that can be touched by an unexpecting individual afterwards. The spores can also become airborne which can be a cause for problems in elderly patients who are already on some form of antibiotics or have compromised immune systems and are more suseptible to acquiring an infection. |
