Gastrointestinal Flashcards

1
Q

What kind of bacteria is clostridium difficile?

A

Gram positive organism

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2
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What are the features of C Diff?

A

Diarrrhoea
Abdominal pain
Raised WCC

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3
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What is the management of C Diff?

A

Oral metronidazole
If severe metronidazole + oral vancomycin
If life threatening then oral vancomycin and IV metronidazole should be used.

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