Gastrointestinal Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of bacteria is clostridium difficile?
A
Gram positive organism
2
Q
What are the features of C Diff?
A
Diarrrhoea
Abdominal pain
Raised WCC
3
Q
What is the management of C Diff?
A
Oral metronidazole
If severe metronidazole + oral vancomycin
If life threatening then oral vancomycin and IV metronidazole should be used.