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A case of multiple recurrence of Clostridium difficile infection with severe hematochezia in an immunocompromised host.
- Source :
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Anaerobe . Dec2016, Vol. 42, p31-32. 2p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is increasing in incidence and severity. Clinically, diarrhea frequently occurs, but severe hematochezia is rarely seen with CDI. We describe here a hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) recipient who experienced life-threatening gastrointestinal bleeding due to severe CDI. Subsequent stool surveillance and molecular typing observed the patient who had two episodes of recurrence with a new strain of C. difficile distinct from the initial infection. We analyze C. difficile strains obtained from the patient, and also discuss the diagnosis and treatment of this case. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10759964
- Volume :
- 42
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Anaerobe
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 120017269
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anaerobe.2016.06.010