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Can a stomach virus disrupt the gut flora enough to cause cdiff?may have caught virus from hubby.i have had cdiff 3 times in the past.so i worry.sorry
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In general no: but someone who has had c diff previously is at much higher risk. The germ produces spores taht stick around and it is quite possible for these to grow again give favorable circumstances.
Answered 10/15/2015
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