I have C-DIFF???? What is that?
Clostridium Difficile is a bacteria that causes inflammation of the colon, known as colitis. Symptoms include watery, foul smelling diarrhea with mucous--at least 3 bowel movements for 2 or more days--fever, decreased appetite, nausea and abdominal tenderness. C-Diff is shed in feces. Any surface, device or material (tubs, toilets, sinks, etc.) that become contaminated serve as a reservoir for C-Diff spores. C-Diff spores are transferred to patients, mainly via the hands of