A 46-year-old on amoxicillin-clavulanate develops watery diarrhea. Which practice reduces C. difficile transmission in the hospital?...

Question

A 46-year-old on amoxicillin-clavulanate develops watery diarrhea. Which practice reduces C. difficile transmission in the hospital?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions with gloves and gowns plus handwashing with soap and water

Answer

Alcohol-based hand rubs are sufficient for all C. difficile care

Answer

No need for private room if bathroom is shared

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Prophylactic probiotics replace contact precautions

Answer

Stop antibiotics only after confirmatory toxin assay is negative

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