| Fulminant, non-antibiotic associated Clostridium difficile colitis following Salmonella gastroenteritis. | |
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PMID: 20697966 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In the last decade there has been increasing awareness of the virulence and changing epidemiology of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). While the vast majority of clinical cases of C. difficile are associated with antimicrobial or nosocomial exposure, this syndrome has been well described in the absence of antibiotic use. We present an unusual case of fatal, non-antibiotic associated C. difficile colitis following Salmonella serotype Saintpaul gastroenteritis in a previously healthy young person. We review the typical risk factors for C. difficile colitis and fulminant disease. We also review the epidemiology of community-acquired C. difficile-associated disease (CA-CDAD) and highlight Salmonella infection as a potential risk factor for development of CA-CDAD. |
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Authors:
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Stephanie A C Halvorson; Andrea S Cedfeldt; Alan J Hunter |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2010-08-10 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of general internal medicine Volume: 26 ISSN: 1525-1497 ISO Abbreviation: J Gen Intern Med Publication Date: 2011 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-12-24 Completed Date: 2011-10-24 Revised Date: 2012-01-02 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8605834 Medline TA: J Gen Intern Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 95-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA. halvorss@ohsu.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Clostridium difficile*
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pathogenicity Endotoxins / adverse effects* Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / diagnosis*, etiology*, microbiology Female Gastroenteritis / complications, diagnosis Humans Salmonella Infections / complications*, diagnosis* Young Adult |
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0/Endotoxins; 0/salmonella toxin |
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