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I have c. difficile, is it dangerous?
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No and Yes: Most cases of c. Difficile colitis can be cured with a 14 day course of Metronidazole or vancomycin. 20-25% of people relapse after their treatment and require re-treatment. After 1 relapse the risk of recurrent relapses increases. Recurrent relapses can be a serious problem requiring fecal transplant in some patients. Severe c. Diff does occur-toxic megacolon needing colectomy in some.
Answered 6/28/2014
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