Clostridium difficile colitis C. diff

Clostridium difficile colitis
  • History / PE:
    Diffuse, watery, non bloody diarrhea
    Nausea, vomiting
    Abdominal cramps
  • Diagnosis:
    Cytotoxin stool assay
  • Treatment:
    Metronidazole (first line)
    Vancomycin (second line)
  • Complications:
    Pseudomembranous colitis
  • Associated With:
    Prolonged antibiotic use



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July 22nd 2010