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A member asked:
Would i know if i had an e. coli infection, c diff or another serious infection? i have loose stool but that is pretty regular for me.
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Not likely: E coli is normal flora of the intestine and c diff would produce foul smelling diarrhea. If you have no more than two loose stools a day, it may be your normal. You may try to make some changes to your diet to see if that changes anything. If you have not lost weight, it is probably nothing to worry about.
Answered 9/20/2013
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