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Understanding C. diff infection

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Clostridioides difficile (also known as Clostridium difficile or C. diff) is an infection caused by a type
of bacteria that make substances (toxins) that harm the gut. C. diff most often occurs in people who are on antibiotics or have been taking them recently. It is also common in patients who have been in a hospital or long-term care facility for some time. People ages 65 and older are at increased risk, as well.

Learn more at https://gastro.org/practice-guidance/gi-patient-center/topic/clostridium-difficile-c-diff/.

This program was supported by an independent educational grant from Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Clostridium difficile (c. diff) infection

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Today, we have a 76 year old female with a past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes. She presents with diarrhea, fatigue, and abdominal discomfort x 2 days. She’s had 12 watery bowel movements in the last 24 hours.

She was treated medically (ceftriaxone and cefpodoxime) for cholecystitis 1 week prior.

She has a past surgical history of appendectomy 30 years prior and lysis of adhesions 10 years prior.

Her physical exam is unremarkable.

Today, we’ll review this patients cause for diarrhea/abdominal pain. We’ll discuss the differential, workup, and treatment.

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