testing for C Diff

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beth22
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testing for C Diff

Postby beth22 » Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:33 pm

After having conflicting test results for c diff - positive with one type of test and negative with another, I decided to do a little research about the different testing methods, particularly the new PCR testing. In doing so, I came across this article written by John Bartlett from Johns Hopkins University. I am providing the link here:

www.infectiousdiseasese.com/download/CD ... E10_WM.pdf
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Mia-Mia
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Re: testing for C Diff

Postby Mia-Mia » Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:58 pm

Wow lots of info. I Has a situation where I tested positive one day My Doc said do not treat because there were no symptoms. HE tested me again 2 days later at another lab he trusted and it was negative. So there are alot more false positives then people think. Also some are just carriers. I printed this artice it was easier to read. Thanks for the info.
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crissiej
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Re: testing for C Diff

Postby crissiej » Wed Jan 05, 2011 5:25 pm

My doc said that if you aren't having sypmptoms don't test.
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