5.5 Clostridium Part 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What does it mean that C. diff is likely an oppurtunistic infection?
A
colonizes after antibiotics have decreased the colon’s normal microbrial flora
2
Q
What happens once C. diff starts to proliferate in the colon?
A
secretes toxins and causes inflammation in the colon
3
Q
What are common symptoms of C. diff?
A
diarrhea
dehydration
colitis
bowel perforation
sepsis
hemorrhage
4
Q
How is C. diff diagnosed?
A
culturing bacteria from stool samples
5
Q
What are treatments for C. diff?
A
rehydration
antibiotics
fecal transplants
