How contagious is c-diff? Is it spread only by touch contamination? May a resident with the infection join with others, provided she does not share chairs, touch doorknobs or other public areas? Could she be brought in a wheelchair to watch entertainment? Could she safely join those at the dinner table, if special care were given to remove her dishes and utensils separately to be cleansed and sterilized? She has a private bathroom and private apartment. Must she be isolated? Thank you.
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. It is only spread through Eco oral route. So care must be taken as to people won't intake the contaminated items. It is not much contagious as that of flu. But it is associated with prolonged broad spectrum antibiotic treatment. So if the person exposed to C. diff and on broad spectrum antibiotic is on risk. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor.  Thank you. ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist.