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I have ibs. i'm worried that i may have a c diff infection. how can i tell if i do?
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C dificile infection: Do you have diarrhea and pain? Is your stool smelly? Have you taken any antibiotics recently? Diagnosis is by stool examination. For WBC and C dificile.
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