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Clostridium difficile infection Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a symptomatic infection due to the spore forming bacterium, Clostridium difficile. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, fever, nausea, and abdominal pain. It makes up about 20% of cases of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Complications may include pseudomembranous colitis, toxic megacolon, perforation of the colon, and sepsis. Clostridium difficile infection is spread by bacterial spores found within feces. Surfaces may become contaminated with the spores with further spread occurring via the hands of healthcare workers.
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- Symptoms of C. diff infection can be mild such as watery diarrhea three or more times a day with mild abdominal pain or tenderness or maybe more severe with diarrheal episodes reaching 15 times a day with severe abdominal pain, blood or pus in the stool, fever, weight loss and loss of appetite.n this Article. 1  What is C. diff (Clostridium difficile)? 2  Is C. diff (Clostridium difficile) contagious? 3  How do I know if I have an infection caused by C. diff? 4  How does C diff spread?
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C. Difficile Infection Symptoms of CDI can vary. Diarrhea is the most common symptom; it is usually watery and, rarely, bloody, and may be associated with crampy abdominal pain. Associated symptoms are feeling poorly, fever, nausea and vomiting. Signs of severe disease include fever and abdominal distension and/or tenderness.
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- Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis. Symptoms include. 1  Watery diarrhea (at least three bowel movements per day for two or more days) 2  Fever.  Loss of appetite.
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Clostridium difficile questions and answers When there is an imbalance of bacteria in the intestine, Clostridium difficile may produce toxins that affect the lining of the bowel and give the symptoms of Clostridium difficile colitis. The symptoms usually include diarrhoea and cramping pain.
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- The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Pseudomembranous Colitis includes the 10 symptoms listed below: 1  Bloody or watery diarrhoea. 2  Diarrhoea lasting >2 weeks. 3  Mucous in stool.  Faecal 1  urgency. Abdominal cramps. 2  Fever. Headache. 3  Malaise. Dehydration.  Dry skin 1  and mouth. more information...».
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- The signs and symptoms of colitis are quite variable and dependent on the cause of the given colitis and factors that modify its course and severity. Symptoms of colitis may include: abdominal pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, bloody diarrhea, mucus in the stool, cramping, urgency and bloating.Signs may include: abdominal tenderness, weight loss, changes in bowel habits (increased frequency), fever, bleeding (overt or occult)/bloody stools, diarrhea, and distension.he signs and symptoms of colitis are quite variable and dependent on the cause of the given colitis and factors that modify its course and severity. Symptoms of colitis may include: abdominal pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, bloody diarrhea, mucus in the stool, cramping, urgency and bloating.
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Clostridium difficile Symptoms of a C. difficile infection usually develop when you're taking antibiotics, or when you've finished taking them within the last few weeks. In some cases, serious complications can develop, such as damage to the bowel or severe dehydration, which may cause drowsiness, confusion, a rapid heart rate and fainting.
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- C. difficile can cause severe diarrhea, and the infection and diarrhea may return after antibiotic treatment. Diarrhea caused by this bacterium usually requires medical treatment.
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Overview C. difficile causes the colon to become inflamed (colitis) and sometimes may form patches of raw tissue that can bleed or produce pus (pseudomembranous colitis). Signs and symptoms of severe infection include: Watery diarrhea 10 to 15 times a day. Abdominal cramping and pain, which may be severe.
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Symptoms of Common Variable Immunodeficiency Symptoms of Common Variable Immunodeficiency. The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Common Variable Immunodeficiency includes the 35 symptoms listed below: Recurring ear infections. Recurring sinus infections. Recurring lung infections. Pneumonia. Recurring bronchial infections. Gastrointestinal infections. Painful swollen joints.
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Acute Diarrhea Symptoms of a more severe C. diff. infection include: 1  Frequent, watery diarrhea (up to 15 times each day) 2  Severe abdominal pain or tenderness. 3  Loss of appetite.  Low-grade fever of up to 101°F in children or 100°F to 102°F in 1  adults. Blood or pus in the stool.
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Clostridium Difficile (C. difficile, C. diff, Antibiotic Related Colitis) In some people, a toxin produced by C. difficile causes diarrhea, abdominal pain, severe inflammation of the colon (colitis), fever, an elevated white blood cell count, vomiting, and dehydration.n some people, a toxin produced by C. difficile causes diarrhea, abdominal pain, severe inflammation of the colon (colitis), fever, an elevated white blood cell count, vomiting, and dehydration.
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Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea and Clostridium Difficile Although no infectious agent is found in most cases of AAD, Clostridium difficile is frequently identified in patients with signs and symptoms of colitis. All types of antimicrobial agents have been implicated, leading to a wide range of clinical manifestations, from asymptomatic carrier state to severe pseudomembranous colitis.
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Symptoms of Giardia Symptoms of Giardia. Symptoms of Giardia: Introduction. The symptoms of Giardia infection can vary in intensity form person to person. Many people may have no symptoms at all. Giardia infection can result in the symptom of diarrhea that lasts ten days or more. Diarrhea may be explosive and very foul smelling. There may also be abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, bloating, gas, and weight loss.
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Overview C. difficile is a toxin-producing bacteria that causes antibiotic-associated colitis, which can occur after the antibiotic therapy upsets the balance of good and bad bacteria in your intestinal tract. Besides loose stools, C. difficile infection can cause: Lower abdominal pain and cramping. Low-grade fever.
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- C. difficile infection. C. difficile is a toxin-producing bacteria that causes antibiotic-associated colitis, which can occur after the antibiotic therapy upsets the balance of good and bad bacteria in your intestinal tract. Besides loose stools, C. difficile infection can cause: Lower abdominal pain and cramping. Low-grade fever.
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What is Clostridium difficile (C. difficile)? Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is a bacterium that causes mild to severe diarrhea and intestinal conditions like pseudomembranous colitis (inflammation of the colon).ealthcare workers can spread the bacteria to their patients if their hands are contaminated. For healthy people, C. difficile does not pose a health risk. The elderly and those with other illnesses or who are taking antibiotics, are at a greater risk of infection.
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FDA Drug Safety Communication: Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea can be associated with stomach acid drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis. You might get C. difficile disease if you have an illness that requires prolonged use of antibiotics. Increasingly, the disease can also be spread in the hospital.
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- Infection with Clostridium difficile most commonly occurs in people who have recently had a course of antibiotics and are in hospital. Symptoms can range from mild diarrhoea to a life-threatening inflammation of the bowel. No treatment may be needed in mild cases except drinking plenty of fluids.
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Clostridium Difficile Infections Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis. Symptoms include Watery diarrhea (at least three bowel movements per day for two or more days)
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Clostridium Difficile Infections Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis. Symptoms include. 1  Watery diarrhea (at least three bowel movements per day for two or more days)  Fever.