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C diff diagnosed 2 weeks ago. husband also tested 3 months prior=negative. if he was infected after, do i risk getting it again through sexual contact?

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Is not an STD, but: ...rather is contracted as a fecal-oral contamination. With that in mind, moderate your sexual activity appropriately, have everyone wash their hands frequently, & ask the potentially infectious individual to curtail food preparation.

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Not likely.: C. difficile is usually spread by person-to-person transmission through contamination with feces. Unless you're having anal intercourse, it is not likely to be spread sexually. However, if your sexual partner has C. difficile and touches an object with unwashed hands, the bacteria can be spread if someone else touches that object and then touches their face or mouth. Good handwashing is key.

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No: C. Diff is not sexually transmitted .

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