Abstract
Fulminant and recurring pseudomembranous colitis developed in an elderly woman without prior antibiotic administration within the previous year. Stool culture yielded Clostridium difficile, and tissue cultures showed C difficile cytotoxin. Treatment with vancomycin hydrochloride was initially successful, but a serious relapse after its discontinuation necessitated low-dose long-term prophylaxis. Clostridium difficile may be responsible for pseudomembranous colitis unassociated with antibiotic therapy.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 663-664 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Archives of internal medicine |
Volume | 141 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1981 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Internal Medicine