C. diff outbreaks declared over: Medical and Surgical Unit

The C. Diff Outbreak on the Medical unit was declared over on February 24. 

The C. Diff Outbreak on the Surgical unit was declared over on March 3.

In collaboration with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), the Clostridium difficile (C. diff) outbreaks on CGMH's Medical and Surgical Unit, have now been declared over with no further active patient or employee cases confirmed.

What is Clostridium difficile (C. diff)?

Clostridium difficile (C. diff) is one of the many bacteria that can be found in feces. C. diff infection happens when antibiotics kill the good gut bacteria which allows C. diff to multiply. When this occurs, the C. diff bacteria produces toxins that damage the gut and can cause diarrhea. C. diff is the most common cause of infectious diarrhea in hospitals and nursing homes.