How long is a person contagious with C. diff?
How long is a person contagious with C. diff? Infected children should stay home from day care until 24 hours after diarrhea has stopped. You do not need to notify parents, other teachers, or the health department about a child who has C. diff. How long does C. diff usually last? People with Clostridium difficile infections typically recover within two weeks of starting antibiotic treatment. However, many people become reinfected and need additional therapy. Most recurrences happen one to three weeks after stopping antibiotic therapy, although some occur as long as two or three months later. Does mild C. diff...