Cdiff 4yrs ago - now have luq & soft/loose stools. cdiff toxin/gdh w/refl to pcr result: toxigenic c. difficile detected new infection or colonized?

Monitor: Once you have C. diff there is a reasonable chance you can be colonized. The criteria for infection include watery stools in excess of 3-4 times daily. The pain or discomfort is usually in the lower abdomen. Soft stools with a relatively low daily frequency usually are not indicative of C. diff. In summary, the presence of C. diff. in your stool in itself is not indicative of infection

Prob colonized : Usually active c diff infections result in 10-20 watery bowel movements per day, severe cramping etc. . Unlikely to have active infection with formed stool. See your MD if worse or unsure