Suggest Treatment For Cellulitis

Posted on Tue, 14 Apr 2015

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Tue, 14 Apr 2015 Answered on

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Question : I had cellulitis and the doctor took a stool sample, The doctor in the hosp did blood work and told my daughter that Ididn;t have c diff. What is the correct way to check it

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Stool test is done for Clostridium difficile.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

The right way to diagnose any infection with C diff is stool sample test for toxins released by this microorganism. Enzyme immunoassay, polymerase chain reaction).

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

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