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what is c-diff, and how does it affect the caretaker?
by beth62, Jul 22, 2008 08:22PM
My 70 year old mother is about to take on the respossibility of caring for her dear friend who has had "c-diff", a highly contagious disease of the colon, I have just been told. and I would like to be fully informed about this before she goes forward with the final decision. Please help...
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If your mom decides to do this, hand-washing is going to be very, very important. Items that are used/touched by the individual with C.diff will need to be disinfected, and a high level of care will need to be taken.
You may want to check with ****.org. They have wonderful information on both trying to get rid of C. diff and things to watch out for when caring for someone with C. diff. It unfortunately can be acquired from someone undergoing treatment for the problem, and it can be 'reacquired' by someone who has already undergone treatment.