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==Complications== | ==Complications== | ||
*Dehydration with electrolyte imbalance | *Dehydration with electrolyte imbalance | ||
*Perforation of (hole through) the [[colon]] | *Perforation of (hole through) the [[colon]] | ||
*[[Toxic megacolon]] | *[[Toxic megacolon]] | ||
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
If there are no complications, the outlook is generally good. However, up to 20% of infections may return, requiring additional treatment. | If there are no complications, the outlook is generally good. However, up to 20% of infections may return, requiring additional treatment. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
[[Category:Needs | [[Category:Needs overview]] | ||
[[Category:Bacterial diseases]] | [[Category:Bacterial diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Conditions diagnosed by stool test]] | [[Category:Conditions diagnosed by stool test]] | ||
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Complications
- Dehydration with electrolyte imbalance
- Perforation of (hole through) the colon
- Toxic megacolon
Prognosis
If there are no complications, the outlook is generally good. However, up to 20% of infections may return, requiring additional treatment.