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Clostridium difficile Colitis, (Cdiff), and Antibiotic Associated Diarrhea - Preventive Health Advisor
Introduction: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) is caused by alteration in bacterial flora which changes carbohydrate metabolism, reduces absorption of fats, and results in osmotic diarrhea. AAD may lead to Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) colitis following proliferation of this organism in the colon which can cause abdominal pain and life-threatening inflammation of the colon. Antibiotic therapy is Read More »
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