A 22-year-old male asked:
22 year old with severe ibs. im on a 10 day course of omnicef for strep throat. should i be concerned about c diff infection or colitis?
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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered
36 years experience Pediatrics
No, that should not: be a concern. You should take a probiotic with the antibiotic if you are not already on one. If you do develop worsening diarrhea, let your doctor know; don't just stop the antibiotic; it is important to treat the strep.
Answered on Jan 8, 2018
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C Diff recurrence: C Diff can reoccur, but usually related to antibiotic use. Easily treated with medication. So please try not to worry if no symptoms of diarrhea.
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