Clostridium difficile pancolitis in adults with cystic fibrosis

J Cyst Fibros. 2008 Sep;7(5):444-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jcf.2008.02.007. Epub 2008 Jun 27.

Abstract

We report three cases of Clostridium difficile pancolitis in adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) in whom the presenting symptoms were atypical. All three required treatment with systemic steroids, in addition to oral vancomycin and metronidazole to achieve resolution of the colitis. This experience suggests that C. difficile colitis should be considered in individuals with CF presenting with non-specific abdominal symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Clostridioides difficile / isolation & purification*
  • Cystic Fibrosis / complications*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / diagnosis*
  • Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metronidazole / administration & dosage
  • Steroids / administration & dosage
  • Vancomycin / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Steroids
  • Metronidazole
  • Vancomycin