subject: Is C. diff Contagious: What Everyone Should Know [print this page] Thus, proper hand washing with and room sanitation in hospitals or the room of the infected person is a must to prevent the spread of these bacteria. Always wash your hands before touching your mouth and after using the bathroom (especially if you are infected). The best protective measures are often bolstering your own natural defenses against superbug infections like C. diff. Avoiding antibiotics when at all possible and maintaining proper digestive system health can also help prevent these serious and sometimes deadly infections.
