Is Clostridium Difficile Infection A Contagious Disease?

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Hello! I have been through your question.

You should know that C. difficile bacteria are found throughout the environment in soil, air, water, human and animal feces, and food products, such as processed meats. A small number of healthy people naturally carry the bacteria in their large intestine and don't have ill effects from the infection.

Usually, spores from C. difficile bacteria are passed in feces and spread to food, surfaces, and objects when people who are infected don't wash their hands thoroughly. These spores can persist in a room for weeks or months. If you touch a surface contaminated with C. difficile spores, you may then unknowingly swallow the bacteria.

Although people, including children with no known risk factors, have gotten sick from C. difficile, and certain factors increase this risk.

Currently taking or having recently taken antibiotics like your child, is one of the risk factor.

But taking vancomycin and stopping of diarrhea makes the spread of Clostridium difficile to others much less likely.

So, I think that your son can come at home. But in this situation, to prevent the spread of infection, I'd suggest that your husband and as well you and your son should wash hands often and clean surfaces in bathrooms and kitchens regularly with household detergents/disinfectants.

Furthermore, your son should start probiotics as soon as possible.

I hope my answer helps you.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you writing back in healthcaremagic.

I am sorry for the misunderstanding.
But even in this age of your son I suggest the same advices.

I hope my answer helps you.
I wish your husband a quick recovery.
Regards.

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