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Is anti-bacterial hand gel suggested?
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Not for C diff !: Though we may question the types of scenarios where gels are appropriate, one consensus exists- gels should not be used when seeing a patient with c difficile infections- patients suffer from massive diarrhea. Gels are inadequate to rid ands from the spores the bacteria form. Only soap and water can mechanically wash away the spores from your hand.
Answered 1/27/2017
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