Recurrent Clostridium difficile colitis.

Ann Marie Joyce, David L Burns

Journal: Comprehensive therapy 2005;30(3):160-3

PMID: 15793316

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Abstract

Clostridium difficile is the most common cause of nosocomial infectious diarrhea that is usually treated adequately with standard treatment of metronidazole or vancomycin. Relapse or recurrent infection can occur in certain patients and this can be very difficult to treat.

Address: Gastroenterology Division, Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283, USA.

DOI: 10.1007/s12019-004-0013-3

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MeSH Terms: Anion Exchange Resins, Anti-Infective Agents, Clostridioides difficile, Drug Administration Schedule, Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous, Humans, Probiotics, Secondary Prevention