Pseudomembranous Colitis

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Pseudomembranous colitis
Pseudomembranous colitis is an infection of the colon often, but not always, caused by the bacterium Clostridium difficile. Still, the expression "C. diff colitis" is used almost interchangeably with the more proper term of pseudomembranous colitis. The illness is characterized by offensive-smelling diarrheafever, and abdominal pain. It can be severe, causing toxic megacolon, or even fatal.
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Pseudomembranous colitis
Pseudomembranous colitis Antibiotic-associated colitis, necrotizing colitis GI disease An acute illness, with often severe diarrhea that follows [more]Pseudomembranous colitis - Community and Resources


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Pseudomembranous colitis
Severe inflammation of the inner lining of the colon. Pseudomembranous colitis is characterized by pus and blood in the stool and often caused by antibiotics.

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