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C. difficile: Cleaning to prevent spreading

Image of a colon with C. diff infection and the microscopic view of C. diff.

Clostridioides difficile, or C. diff, is a bacterium that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms. C. diff is very contagious. Washing your hands is the best way to stop the spread.

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