Child with C-Diff

[childcaremom]

I agree with not chancing anything with daycare....I just wanted to share my experience that C-diff can be kept intact and the spreading contained to the individual with C-diff.

Agree.

This is actually on my mind as I have a dcb out with a sore stomach and diarrhea. He hasn't been here all week. Dad keeps saying how stinky his movements are. The first thing that popped in my head was C diff.

[grateday]

Gut health

I would not worry about it just wear gloves, bleach all areas with bleach solution that is fresh daily. Bleach solution breaks down over time and c-diff is killed better with a strong fresh solution. Also, encourage the use of quality pre and probiotics for the child, digestive enzymes so they can build there gut flora back up. It is contagious but more so in unhealthy individuals, individuals with weakened immune states, or issues in the gut. You see it in those on antibiotics too.

I cared for individuals with this in my past work life and never got it. If the child is potty training and having accidents all over your house that is another story I would be more concerned about.