Clostridium difficile Flashcards

1
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Type bacterie C. difficile?

A

Gram positief

Anaeroben

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Risicofactoren voor c. difficile?

A
  • antibioticagebruik
  • Wonen in zorginstelling
  • Chemotherapie
  • Langdurige parenterale voeding
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Hoeveel proces van de populatie is drager van c. difficile?

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5%

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4
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PF c. difficile infectie?

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  • Productie van toxines in het colon: TcdA, TcdB

–> vorming van pseudomembraneuze colitis (gele plaques in het colon = gevuld met pus)

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Kliniek van C. difficile infectie?

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  • Diarree +/- mucus +/- bloed
  • Abdominale pijn
  • Hoge koorts
  • Toxisch megacolon –> risico op perforatie
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Hoe stelt men de diagnose van c. difficile infectie?

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  • Stoelgang testing: c. difficile toxines (ELISA)

- Colonoscopie: visualisatie van pseudomembraan

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Behandeling van C. difficile?

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  • Stop antibiotica
  • Start specifieke AB: metronidazole of vancomycine (beste PO)
  • Orale rehydratatie therapie
  • Vermijden van loperamide
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