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Infection Control and Asepsis

Question 6 • AA - S26 Introduction to Healthcare Science

Clostridium difficile is more easily transmitted than some other bacteria because its spores cannot be killed by .

Answer
A
soap
B
alcohol
C
disinfectant

Explanation

Clostridium difficile forms hardy spores that are not killed by alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Washing with soap and water helps remove the spores from hands, while suitable disinfectants can kill them on surfaces. Therefore, the correct choice is alcohol.

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