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I've read that c diff spores can remain on objects and surfaces for up to 5 months. so, is it safe to assume that any object or surface is completely c diff free after 5 months and there's no need to disinfect?
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Disinfect: Since CDiff spores can last much longer than 5 months in soil, I would still disinfect an infected inanimate surface before concluding that spores have expired. Why not take that extra precaution?
Answered 1/26/2020
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