Tu - Clinical use of antibiotics and infection control Flashcards
1
Q
What does CDAD stand for?
A
Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea
2
Q
What are two serious complications of CDAD?
A
Pseudomembranous colitis, toxic megacolon
3
Q
What is the treatment for mild CDAD?
A
Stopping antibiotics
4
Q
What is the treatment for serious CDAD?
A
Start vancomycin