VOWST and the
gut microbiome
FIRST ANTIBIOTICS
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VOWST is believed to work in the following way to prevent recurrent C. diff*
FIRST ANTIBIOTICS
Kill C. diff bacteria that cause your infection
THEN VOWST
Works differently from antibiotics to add back good bacteria to your gut
This is thought to help restore the balance of good and bad bacteria in your gut microbiome
Which can help prevent C. diff from coming back again
Good bacteria
Bad bacteria
VOWST is not a probiotic.
Adding VOWST after antibiotics may
be needed to prevent recurrent C. diff
Test your recurrent C. diff knowledge!
The correct answer is FALSE.
People sometimes think C. diff is caused by something they ate. While “bad food” doesn’t cause C. diff, there are certain factors that can increase your risk of C. diff coming back, including:
Question 2 of 4: TRUE OR FALSE
Antibiotics are a main risk factor for getting a C. diff recurrence.
The correct answer is TRUE.
While antibiotics can kill C. diff bacteria, they are a main risk factor for getting a recurrence. In fact, most cases of C. diff occur while you’re taking antibiotics or not long after you’ve finished taking antibiotics.
The correct answer is TRUE.
About 1 in 4 people experience a C. diff recurrence.
Question 4 of 4: MULTIPLE CHOICE
After your C. diff has recurred 2 times, your risk of it coming back again increases to:
The correct answer is UP TO 65%.
Up to 65% of people who have had C. diff recurrence at least 2 times will get it again. When C. diff comes back you may recognize some common symptoms. Talk to your doctor if you are having*:
*These are the most common recurrent C. diff symptoms, but not all possible symptoms.
YOU ANSWERED OUT OF 4 QUESTIONS CORRECTLY!
Thank you for completing the quiz. Understanding C.diff recurrence can help with your medical care.