INTRODUCTION: In recent years, Clostridium difficile-associated infection has emerged as an increasingly problematic entity. More virulent strains have been isolated and new manifestations of the infection have been described. PURPOSE: The primary aim of this manuscript is to describe what we believe to be the first reported case of devastating C. difficile enteritis in a patient with an ileal reservoir. CONCLUSION: A high index of suspicion is required in the appropriate clinical setting in light of the apparently changing spectrum of C. difficile disease.
INTRODUCTION: In recent years, Clostridium difficile-associated infection has emerged as an increasingly problematic entity. More virulent strains have been isolated and new manifestations of the infection have been described. PURPOSE: The primary aim of this manuscript is to describe what we believe to be the first reported case of devastating C. difficileenteritis in a patient with an ileal reservoir. CONCLUSION: A high index of suspicion is required in the appropriate clinical setting in light of the apparently changing spectrum of C. difficile disease.
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