A member asked:

I picked up c-diff from the hospital i spent a month being treated in. the gastroenterologist has had me on vancomycn, and dificid. stool tests after each showed positive for c-diff. my dr. is sending a 3rd drug to me over the weekend. is there any c?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

C diff treatment: Sounds like your doctor is handling this just right. C difficile bacteria vary in their antibiotic sensitivity, i.e. which drug(s) will be effective. When it doesn't respond to a particlar treatment, like vancomycin, other antibiotics are needed. Take the new prescription as directed; check back with your doctor if any continuing concerns or further questions. Good luck!

Answered 9/22/2019

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