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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
re c-diff
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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re c-diff
by turnerphillip, May 09, 2004 12:00AM
What is the standard treatment for c-diff? How does one obtain this problem and is it contagious?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, May 10, 2004 12:00AM
, May 10, 2004 12:00AM
C Difficile is a bacteria that colonizes the gut after the normal bacteria is altered by antibiotic therapy. When one has C Diff, it is contagious by patient contact - handwashing and contact precautions have been shown to reduce transmission.
Treatment is typically with an antibiotic known as Flagyl. Alternative therapy can also be done with oral Vancomycin - however this is normally second-line therapy.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
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Treatment is typically with an antibiotic known as Flagyl. Alternative therapy can also be done with oral Vancomycin - however this is normally second-line therapy.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
Member Comments (1)
by luckless, May 09, 2004 12:00AM
Flagyl is the treatment for c diff. For people who are immune supressed it can be contagious. Most people get it as a result of antibiotic therapy. Some people believe that taking probiotics or eating foods rich in probiotics helps prevent reoccurance.
