Clostridioides difficle

3. C. diff is transmitted via the _____ - _____ route.
5. C. diff samples should be sent to lab in a biohazard bag on ____.
8. Hand hygiene must be performed with ____ ____ ____ when caring for patients with C. diff
9. Bleach wipes require a ____ minute wet time to kill C. diff spores.
10. The most common oral antibiotic prescribed for active C. diff infection is ______.
11. C. difficile produces 2 ______ that are responsible for its pathogenicity.

1. Patients with non-toxin producing C. diff spores in their gut are known as ______.
2. A dangerous complication of C. diff
4. These medications significantly increase the risk of c. diff infection.
6. Acronym for the nationwide healthcare association that requires acute care centers to report any hospital-acquired infections.
7. ______ stool is not appropriate for testing and laboratory staff will reject the sample.