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Can i get a colonoscopy with active c diff?

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Dr. Samuel Galima answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

If the infection is deemed a fulminant colitis, then that would be a contraindication. It would definitely be a risk vs. benefit scenario. I would be concerned about the infectious control risk to the scope team with dealing with cleaning due to C. Diff

Answered 3/23/2023

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