C. Diff. Colitis
Also called: clotridoides difficile colitis, clostridium difficile colitis, pseudomembranous colitis
Inflammation of the colon caused by the bacteria Clostridium difficile.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Spreads by contact with a contaminated object or surface
- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
Clostridium difficile colitis results from disruption of normal healthy bacteria in the colon, often from antibiotics. C. difficile can also be transmitted from person to person by spores. It can cause severe damage to the colon and even be fatal.
Symptoms include diarrhea, belly pain, and fever.
Treatment includes antibiotics. Even when treated with antibiotics, the infection may come back. In rare cases, fecal transplant or surgery may be needed.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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