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Taking antibiotics and worried of c-diff, if diligent about cleaning, washing hands and not touching mouth/face, etc.- can this minimize my chances?
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C. Diff: C. Diff is an opportunistic infection cause by the antibiotics. Good hygiene does not eliminate the chance of getting c. diff but is good practice. TO minimize the chance of getting C. Diff take antibiotics appropriately and complete a full course as prescribed. Taking antibiotics for viral illnesses will increase the chances.
Answered 1/14/2016
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