C-Diff FAQ

What is Clostridium Difficile?

Naturally occurring highly transmittable bacteria which when imbalanced causes diarrhea, sickness and infection.

Who is most at risk?

Those recovering from operations, the elderly and anyone with a weak immune system.

What is the extent of C-Diff?

The number of deaths associated with C-Diff in the UK rose by 72 per cent from 3757 deaths in 2005 to 6480 in 2006.

What is the Scottish Government doing?

Hospitals have been told to improve their hygiene standards. Patients are to be screened for MRSA on admission to hospital. An Inquiry is to be held into the recent spate of deaths at the Vale of Leven and Royal Alexandra Hospitals due to C-Diff.

Why is C Diff on the rise?

The microbe's destructive nature emerged only after the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics came into vogue. This coupled with sub-standard infection control in hospitals has encouraged the spread.

Why are we hearing about C Diff more and more?

Simply because over the last few years it has become more and more common. Recent compensation claims have helped Hospitals realise that changes must be made.

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