| Literature DB >> 509051 |
G A Mogg, M R Keighley, D W Burdon, J Alexander-Williams, D Youngs, M Johnson, S Bentley, R H George.
Abstract
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.Entities:
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Year: 1979 PMID： 509051 DOI： 10.1002/bjs.1800661017
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Surg ISSN： 0007-1323 Impact factor: 6.939