Case: Why glove is more important than soap and water in prevention of spread of C. difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD)?


Answer: Early experimental data suggest that, even using soap and water, the removal of C. diffile spores is more challenging than the removal or inactivation of other common pathogens. So preventing contamination of the hands via glove use remains the cornerstone for preventing Clostridium difficile transmission via the hands of healthcare workers.