Question

Antibiotic use is the greatest risk factor for c diff in the elderly and senior communities, true or false

Answer 1

True. Antibiotic use is the greatest risk factor for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection, especially in elderly and senior communities. Antibiotics can disrupt the normal gut flora, allowing C. diff to proliferate and cause infection. Elderly individuals are at higher risk not only because of this disruption but also due to other factors such as weaker immune systems and the presence of comorbidities.