This article discusses the ability of Clostridioides difficile spores, the primary cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea, to survive and transmit on surfaces. The study examined the response of the spores to clinical concentrations of sodium hypochlorite, a commonly used disinfectant. The researchers found that viable spores could be recovered from surgical scrubs and patient gowns, suggesting that these fabrics could contribute to spore transmission. No morphological changes were observed in the spore coat. The findings highlight the need for alternative disinfection strategies to prevent the transmission of C. difficile spores in clinical settings.
https://www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/journal/micro/10.1099/mic.0.001418