Despite treatment, many people get C. difficile again: either the original infection was only partially treated, or they get reinfected with the bacteria again. C. difficile is difficult to get rid of since it can form “spores” in the environment which can linger for a long time (several months) and are resistant to heat, acid, and antibiotics. read more
” The answer is yes. C. difficile can be very contagious. C. difficile is spread from people who are infected to others through touch, from contact with contaminated objects or surfaces (like cell phones, shopping cart handles, gym equipment, etc). read more