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Colitis Pseudomembranosa Asociada Al Uso De Antibióticos

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Antibiotic-associated colitis is an acute inflammation of the intestinal mucosa that sometimes occurs following antibiotic treatment and is caused by toxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium difficile. Diagnosis is based on culture and immunological tests to detect its toxins. When there is no response to conservative treatment (withdrawal of the antibiotic and support therapy), metronidazole or vancomycin should be given. Recurrences, up to 20%, are frequent. Preventive measures of its spreading are essential due to the elevated transmission through health care personnel and instruments.

Source: Acta odontológica venezolana

Authors: Alejandra Orellana, Salazar de Plaza Esmeralda

Institution: Universidad Central de Venezuela

Language: Spanish

Topic: Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1619854805

FWCI: 0.234

Cites: 9

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10