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Diarrhea Caused by Antibiotics
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
A medical history and exam help make the diagnosis. A history of recent or current antibiotic use is a good clue. A single dose of antibiotic can cause diarrhea. Cases caused by infection can be confirmed by testing the stool. The stool test looks for a toxin made by C. difficile.