Contact Precautions
Anaerobic spore forming Gram positive bacilli, box-car shaped
Nosocomial more common than community onset diarrhea, usually after taking antibiotics.
Can occur in outbreaks.
Recurrence is very common, therefore previous history of C. difficile is a risk factor.
Antacids, especially proton-pump inhibitors, and chemotherapy also increase risk.
Fecal microbiota transplantation is effective and safe however this is not currently performed in Newfoundland and Labrador.