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Vancomycin. 11days of it. docs want me to finish it. have about 11 more days left. why would they want me to finish it? said small case of c diff.

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Dr. Paul Harper answered

That is proper.: C. Diff is a serious infection. There is no such thing as a "small" case of it. There is a potential for a disaster if it is not treated properly and completely. Finish your meds and talk to your doctor. Do not stop the med unless you are told to.

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Answered 2/29/2020

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A member asked:

Vancomycin. 11days of it. docs want me to finish it. have about 11 more days left. why would they want me to finish it? said small case of c diff.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Harper answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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