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A member asked:

My husband got c dip from an antibiotic he was put on.is this contagous i have a weak immune system and im worried!

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Not too contagious.: Practice hand hygiene and wash your hands often with soap and water after any contact with contaminated material until the problem has resolved. The sanitizing gel does not kill C difficile. By the way, you can still hug him .

Dr Sneid agreed

Answered 8/8/2014

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