Pseudomembranous Colitis Flashcards
1
Q
who may get pseudomembranous colitis?
A
people on broad spectrum antibiotics
clos difficile
2
Q
Get ____ __ and __ attack on the endothelium and epithelium
A
Get Toxin A and B attack on the endothelium and epithelium
3
Q
You get multiple ___ ____ on the surface of the colon
A
You get multiple mini infarcts on the surface of the colon
4
Q
histology is ____ _____ exudate on surface
A
explosive fibropurulent
5
Q
what is the presentation?
A
massive diarrhoea and bleeding
6
Q
what is the treatment for mild disease?
A
metronidazole
7
Q
what is the treatment for severe disease?
A
oral vancomycin
8
Q
May need ____ and may be fatal
A
colectomy
