Returning to work after C. Diff

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Specializes in Endoscopy, OR, ICU, HIV, Bariatrics.

Hi fellow nurses,

I am a nurse who was unfortunate to have surgery, be on antibiotics, and contract Clostridium difficile. I was wondering how long I need to wait before returning to work. I have heard 48 hours after being on antibiotics and no longer experiencing diarrhea. Does this sound right?

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What does your doctor say?

I know in my hospital you have to have three formed bowel movements to be taken off isolation precautions after the lab has given the OK.

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Specializes in RETIRED Cath Lab/Cardiology/Radiology.

So sorry to hear about the postop complication of C. diff!

I hope you are feeling better.

Your questions, though, are best answered by your PCP.

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Best to you!

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