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Stool sample c. diff positive. how long does it last? how to know when it's gone. will flagyl alone cure it? can i go to work? are more tests needed?

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Dr. Tri Huynh answered

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C. Diff: If you are infected with c. Difficile, which can be treated with a simple course of Flagyl for 10 days. You do not need to recheck the status of c. Diff toxin unless your diarrhea persist. No need to check c. Diff status if you do not have diarrhea.

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Answered 12/14/2017

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A member asked:

Stool sample c. diff positive. how long does it last? how to know when it's gone. will flagyl alone cure it? can i go to work? are more tests needed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tri Huynh answered

Dr Ali agreed

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