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A member asked:
My husband tested positive for c.diff and hasn't taken antibiotics in decades. is this unusual? prescribed flagyl. how likely that i will get it?
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Not really: C diff is to a certain degree normal in some people
Answered 6/19/2014
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Contagious: C. diff is very contagious and people can now contract in the "community" setting as opposed to the hospital setting. Here is a website to see the precautions to take to prevent transmission: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/c-difficile/basics/prevention/con-20029664
Answered 6/19/2014
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Not contagious dz: Clostridium difficile is not a transmitted disease from person to person. It most commonly affects older adults in hospitals or in long-term care facilities and typically occurs after use of antibiotic medications. Treatment in those without symptoms is controversial. In general, mild cases do not require specific treatment. If your husband has symptoms he should be seen by his physician.
Answered 6/19/2014
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