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Are There Any Confirmatory Tests To Rule Out The Presence Of C. Difficile Infection Medicated With Vancomycin Hydrochloride?

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Posted on Tue, 27 Jun 2023
Question: I just finished taking Vancomycin Hydocholide for C. Diff Colotis. Stool is no longer runny. How do I know if I am cured?
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
By stool test.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The doctor would prescribe you a test called stool routine and microscopy.

Your stools would be examined under a microscope if there is no bacterium in stools you are cured.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
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Are There Any Confirmatory Tests To Rule Out The Presence Of C. Difficile Infection Medicated With Vancomycin Hydrochloride?

Brief Answer: By stool test. Detailed Answer: Hello, The doctor would prescribe you a test called stool routine and microscopy. Your stools would be examined under a microscope if there is no bacterium in stools you are cured. Hope I have answered your query. Regards, Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist