My Mother was just diagnosed with C-diff can she spread it to my father through kissing and cooking for him?

Answer 1

You don't have to worry about "catching" Clostridium difficile. Most of us already have it in our bowels, where it does no harm under normal circumstances.

The organism produces a toxin, but, since it normally occurs in small amounts, the toxin does no harm. However, if a person has been taking antibiotics, the normal flora (bacteria normally found) in the gut will be killed off, leaving an open field for the C. difficile to start reproducing and populating the gut. The reason why C. difficile survives the antibiotics is because it has the ability to go into hibernation by forming spores when it finds itself in a hostile environment. Once the environment becomes more friendly (no more antibiotics), the spores hatch out and the organism can start reproducing. Because the other bacteria are now gone, there is no competition and the C. difficule can thrive.

However, when the population of C. difficile increases, so does its toxin production. The toxin in higher doses can make a person very sick. The cure for C. difficile toxin is to repopulate the patient's gut with normal bacteria, which will suppress the C. difficile.

If the patient washes her hands before preparing and sharing food and drink, she will not pass on any bacteria.

Answer 2

" Clostridium difficile (also called C. difficile) are bacteria that can cause swelling and irritation of the large intestine, or colon. This inflammation, known as colitis, can cause diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.

You may get C. difficile colitis if you take antibiotics. ***C. difficile also can be passed from person to person.*** The infection is most common in people who are taking antibiotics..."

Normal precautions that you'd take when someone was contageous will protect the rest of the family. Your mom can cook, since the heat will kill the bacteria, but she shouldn't be making the salad or handing anybody an apple. Kissing on the mouth is probably a bad idea, but a kissed cheek should do no harm.

Remember, people whose immune systems are not compromised can fend off most illnesses without any problem. Your mother's C. diff was probably the result of a course of antibiotics which killed off the "good guy" bacteria, too. Your dad still has his good guys.

Answer 3

I just read about repeal of food handling gloves law in California. Who is going to enforce the twice washed hands rule? On the other hand I have seen head scratching and who knows what else was done with the gloves on. I did complain, but who knows what goes on in a kitchen behind closed doors. I have also seen employees eating icing and goodies from fresh baked at the local well known grocery store I have reported this to the management more than once. Report anything that you think is not acceptable in food service and never put your babies food directly on a restaurant tabletop.
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btw my friends grandson was just diagnosed with c-diff. He was wearing new braces put on by local orthodontist and then went swimming in the afternoon. The pool was closed! I will inquire about antibiotic that could be in use.

Answer 4

I have had Cdif diagnosed while I was on a ventilator. I remember very well after that, the nurses said to look at my feeding solution and see if it was outdated.

When I went to the floor from ICU, I was put in isolation for a few days.

Another time in the hospital, I was told there was 5 cases of Cdif on the floor. I told them that I will stay in my room and not go walking!!

Answer 5

C Diff Contagious Transmission

Answer 6

yep. the entire house needs to be sanitized -including bedding, door knobs, handles, etc. make sure your mom takes all of her antibiotic and drinks plenty of water. she needs to follow up with her doctor in 2 weeks.

Answer 7

no. he cant . this is a bowel infection . in my opion? fact///