Question about cdiff transmission

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Steffi
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Question about cdiff transmission

Postby Steffi » Sun Jul 11, 2021 5:49 pm

Hi all,

I have a question please ... is it possible cdiff to be transmitted via sperm or blood (like HIV for example) ?

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georgina
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Re: Question about cdiff transmission

Postby georgina » Mon Jul 12, 2021 3:55 am

Fecal - oral route!!
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Re: Question about cdiff transmission

Postby roy » Mon Jul 12, 2021 3:46 pm

C. Diff only lives in your colon.
Only poop transfers C. Diff to a new host.
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Re: Question about cdiff transmission

Postby Steffi » Tue Jul 13, 2021 1:02 pm

Thank you !
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