C. Difficile Infection
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C. Difficile Infection Clostridium difficile infection is caused by toxin-producing bacteria. It can be fatal. | ||||
Disease information
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Symptoms[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Symptom
Symptom | Probability | Seriousness |
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C. Difficile Detected | 100 | Serious |
Abdominal Pain | 80 | Medium |
Cramps | 70 | Medium |
Diarrhea | 70 | Low |
Fever | 70 | Medium |
Hematochezia | 70 | Medium |
Nausea | 70 | Low |
Hypovolemia | 70 | Serious |
Loss of Appetite | 70 | Low |
Weight Loss | 70 | Low |
Leukocytosis | 70 | Medium |
Tenderness | 70 | Low |
Complications[edit | edit source]
Symptom | Probability |
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Septic Shock | If C. Difficile Infection isn't treated within 12-24 hours this could happen. |
Heart Failure | If Hypovolemia isn't treated within 4-18 hours this could happen. |
Examinations[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Examination
- PCR Test
- Interview
- Abdominal Palpation
- Physical Examination
- Temperature
- Stool Analysis
- CBC
Treatments[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Treatment