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At Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust we are committed to reducing the risk of infection. Hand hygiene plays a vital role in keeping our patients safe. Why is hand hygiene important? Patients and visitors have a key role to play in preventing the spread of healthcare associated infections. Keeping your hands clean is an effective […]

This information leaflet is to help you to understand Clostridioides difficile, what it is and what can be done to prevent it. What is Clostridioides difficile (C. diff)? Many different bacteria (germs) live in the normal healthy bowel. Clostridioides difficile (also known as C. diff) is a bacterium that is present in the bowel of […]

What is Clostridium difficile? Many different bacteria (germs) live in the normal healthy bowel.  Clostridium difficile (also known as C. diff) is a bacterium that can be present in the bowel of up to three percent of healthy adults. It does not usually cause any harm but if the number of the bacteria increases, in […]