Clostridium difficile Flashcards
1
Q
Drugs which increase the risk of c.diff infection?
A
PPI
2
Q
What is the decolonisation regime for c.diff?
A
nasal treatment and surgical scrub used as soap, both for 5 days
3
Q
Which four antibiotics commonly cause c. diff infections?
A
4Cs- clindamycin, co-amoxiclav, cephalosporins, ciprofloxacin
4
Q
A colonoscopy of a c.diff patient will reveal the appearance of what?
A
pseudomembranous colitis
5
Q
What is the main diagnostic investigation for c.diff?
A
stool sample for enterotoxins of c.diff
6
Q
Two symptoms of c.diff?
A
diarrhoea +-bloof
abdo discomfort/pain
7
Q
Does N/V arise in c.diff?
A
rarely
