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Father in law is vusiting from the states. been diagnosed with c-diff. what is the best probiotic you could recommend and what food can he eat or not?
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Not applicable: Food and probiotics will not affect the course of disease. Please consult a local doctor for prescription antibiotic. Wash hands thoroughly after any contact with the patient to prevent spread of infection. You may visit this site for info on this topic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/c-difficile/symptoms-causes/syc-20351691
Answered 12/19/2017
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