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Medicines fidaxomicinQuestion & answer

fidaxomicin · Medicine question

Can C. difficile return after treatment?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Yes. The infection can recur after antibiotic treatment, so returning diarrhoea should be reported for clinical assessment rather than self-treated.

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