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Pseudomembranous colitis: fatal clostridium difficile infection in pregnancy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a disease primarily affecting the large intestine, characterised by diarrhoea, abdominal pain and fever due to enterotoxins. The severe form of this infection, known as pseudomembranous colitis, carries a high mortality rate if not promptly recognised and treated. Its incidence is on the rise among pregnant women, posing significant risks to both the mother and foetus. Here, we report a fatal case of pseudomembranous colitis in a young pregnant woman. Maintaining a high index of clinical vigilance in pregnant individuals experiencing unexplained diarrhoea enables timely investigations and prompt treatment, averting adverse maternal and foetal outcomes.

Source: Asian Journal of Internal Medicine

DOI: 10.4038/ajim.v4i1.223

Authors: I. Jenosha, G. Selvaratnam, J. A. Pradeepan, T. Kumanan, S. Pranavan

Language: English

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: W4408311235

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