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Clostridium difficile infection On the Web |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Clostridium difficile infection |
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Clostridium difficile infection |
For patient information, click here. Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Abhishek Deshpande, M.D., Ph.D.
Synonyms and keywords: CDI; C. difficile; C. diff; C. diff infection; BI/NAP/027; CDAD; Hypervirulent Clostridium difficile
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Classification
Differentiating Clostridium difficile from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Abdominal X Ray | Abdominal CT Scan | Other Imaging Findings | Biopsy
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies