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Am i more likely to contract clostridium difficile after a hospital stay?
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Yes: Yes. Especially if you received antibiotics in the hospital. The symptoms are diarrhea, more than 3 loose stools per day with cramps and possibly fever. If you have these symptoms after a hospitalization call your doctor.
Answered 10/28/2012
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