A gram-positive, spore-forming anaerobic bacillus that releases toxins to produce clinical disease
Infection caused by Clostridiodes difficile is frequently associated with antibiotic...
Common presenting symptoms include diarrhea and abdominal cramping or pain
Age and underlying comorbidities
Recent antibiotic use (Risk of C. difficile infection may persist for 3 month...
Antimotility agents are contraindicated.
Avoid indiscriminate use of antibiotics.
Proton pump inhibitors are associated with recurrent infection but have not been shown to be c...
Relapses of colitis occur in 15–30%.
Relapses ...
A04.7 Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile
A04.71 Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent
A04.72 Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
B96....
C. difficile is spread by fecal-oral contact.
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are ineffective against C. difficile. Wash hands with soap and water.
Testing and treatment of asymptomatic pa...
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