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{{Selfref|<i>Note: '''Pseudomembranous enterocolitis''' is an acute inflammation of the intestinal mucosa that is characterized by the presence of pseudomembranes or plaques in the small intestine ('''pseudomembranous enteritis''') and the large intestine ('''pseudomembranous colitis'''). it is commonly associated with antibiotic therapy and ''Clostridium difficile'' colonization.</i>}} | |||
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'''''For patient information, click [[Pseudomembranous colitis (patient information)|here]].''''' | '''''For patient information, click [[Pseudomembranous colitis (patient information)|here]].''''' | ||
{{CMG}}; {{AE}} Abhishek Deshpande, M.D., Ph.D. | {{CMG}}; {{AE}} Abhishek Deshpande, M.D., Ph.D. | ||
{{SK}} Antibiotic-associated enterocolitis; Pseudomembranous enterocolitis | |||
==[[Clostridium difficile overview|Overview]]== | ==[[Clostridium difficile overview|Overview]]== | ||
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C. difficile Infection Microchapters |
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Differentiating Clostridium difficile infectionfrom other Diseases |
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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: Abhishek Deshpande, M.D., Ph.D.
Synonyms and keywords: Antibiotic-associated enterocolitis; Pseudomembranous enterocolitis
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
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 | CT | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies