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Antibiotic-associated colitis—A review of 66 cases

1979; Oxford University Press; Volume: 66; Issue: 10 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/bjs.1800661017

1365-2168

G A Mogg, M R B Keighley, D. W. Burdon, J Alexander-Williams, Denise Youngs, Margaret M. Johnson, Sandra Bentley, R.H. George,

Potassium and Related Disorders

We have reviewed 66 cases of antibiotic-associated colitis since March 1975, which have been associated with a 27 per cent mortality. We believe antibiotics may predispose patients to this condition which is caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium difficile. Although the disease is rare, it is more common than previously reported. The presentation, methods of diagnosis and treatment are discussed.