Clostridium difficile colitis
C. diff
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
July 22nd 2010
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