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Is C Diff Contagious? Understanding the Spread of Clostridioides difficile

Causes and Symptoms of C. diff Infection Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a type of bacteria that can cause severe gastrointestinal infections. The bacterium is commonly found in the environment, including soil, water, and the feces of humans and animals. C. diff infections can occur when a person ingests the spores of the bacteria, which can survive on surfaces for…