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A member asked:

How long does it take for c. diff to get better. 3rd day of the v. med. diaherra still. loose stool still. chances this med will work?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Vancomycin works: You are going on feel ill for another couple of weeks! like you have been told before you must be patient and let the healing happen. This is a major infection. There is no way to speed up the process!

Answered 5/28/2018

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