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How long is c diffcile contagious after you get on meds ? should i cancel next week, s dinner for my family ? thanks

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Enjoy your dinner: Clostridium difficile is acquired by ingesting the spore form of the organism. These spores form from the bacteria in stool. If you've been treated and are continent of stool you are not considered contageous. Even if you are colonized with c. Difficile unless you take antibiotics there is little risk of your getting ill.

Answered 4/26/2018

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