Clostridium difficile (pseudomembranous colitis) Flashcards
1
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Symptoms of Clostridium difficile (pseudomembranous colitis)
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Recent antibiotic use, abdominal pain, diarrhea, leukocytosis
■ Associated also with PPI use
2
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Diagnosis of C.diff
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PCR or antigen detection of toxins in stool
3
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Treatment of C.diff
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Metronidazole
Oral Vancomycin
Fecal transplant in recurrent cases
