Background: Alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHRs) are an effective means of decreasing the transmission of bacterial pathogens. Alcohol is not effective against Clostridium difficile spores. What kills C diff on surfaces? Overall, Clorox, Cidex OPA, and Virex were most effective at killing C. diff spores. Clorox and OPA were also effectiveRead More →
Spore-forming bacteria include Bacillus (aerobic) and Clostridium (anaerobic) species. The spores of these species are dormant bodies that carry all the genetic material as is found in the vegetative form, but do not have an active metabolism. Is Clostridium a spore-forming rod? The gram-positive spore-forming bacilli are the Bacillus andRead More →
Most of the clostridia are saprophytes, but a few are pathogenic for humans, primarily Clostridium perfringens, C. difficile, C. tetani and C. botulinum. Is Clostridium aerobic or anaerobic? Although Clostridium spp. are anaerobic bacteria, both aerobic and anaerobic cultures are recommended to exclude concurrent infection with other bacteria. Where isRead More →
Dogs that visit human hospitals are at increased risk of shedding this bacterium in their stool, and certain types of contact with people have been identified as increasing this risk (Lefebvre et al 2009). Dogs owned by an immunocompromised person are at increased risk of shedding C. Can you getRead More →