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6 Steps to Prevention
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Doctors Office
Hospital
George, a 68-year-old man, goes to the
doctors office and is diagnosed with
pneumonia. He is prescribed antibiotics,
drugs that put him at risk for C. difficile
infection for several months.
Rehab Facility
Hospital
Does not
wear gloves
Wears gloves
Patients can
Take antibiotics only as prescribed by your
doctor. Antibiotics can be lifesaving medicines.
Tell your doctor if you have been on antibiotics
and get diarrhea within a few months.
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