How is Clostridium difficile colitis treated while in hospital?
Clostridium difficile colitis is treated with oral antibiotics which must be taken as prescribed. It is important that the whole course of antibiotic treatment is completed even if the symptoms (diarrhoea and abdominal cramps) resolve. The symptoms may re-occur. If this happens a further course of oral antibiotics may be prescribed. It is important to drink plenty while you still have diarrhoea. When the diarrhoea settles this indicates that the infection has passed. No further stool testing is required once Clostridium difficile has been diagnosed. Whilst symptomatic you may be cared for in a single room if one is available, or designated a particular commode or toilet.
