Resources
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download the vowst brochure
This brochure provides information about C. diff recurrence as well as how VOWST may help prevent it. The brochure also provides the results of clinical studies with VOWST along with important safety, dosing, and other VOWST-related information.
fill out the doctor discussion guide
The Doctor Discussion Guide can be helpful in your conversations with healthcare providers about potential C. diff symptoms and recurrence. Just open the document and complete it online, then print it out or save it to your device. Information entered is completely confidential and will not be saved.
complete the formAdvocacy and educational information
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Peggy LILLIS Foundation*
An organization that educates the public, empowers advocates, and shapes policy around C. diff
PEGGY LILLIS FOUNDATIONCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC offers information and resources, including educational brochures that cover C. diff recurrence
CDCTest 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.