Part one of term paper
Clostridium difficle is a rod shaped gram positive bacteria. Clostridium difficile is anaerobic and also a spore former, which allows it to live in the environment for months until it is orally transmitted into its host. Clostridium difficile causes psuedomembranous colitis, and antibiotic associated colitis. It produces three toxins Cyt ...

Part two of term paper
... of infected patient, but can live outside the host until orally ingested due to its sporical capabilities. Transmission could occur from contaminated linens, bedpans, commodes, showers, patient to patient contact, or any place where fecal matter could be contacted. The lack of proper aseptic techniques is the leader for the spread of this bacterium. Psuedomembranous Colitis Psuedomembranous colitis primarily affects the elderly and debilitated. It usually occurs from three to ten days aft ...