Clostridium difficile infection and fecal bacteriotherapy

Gastroenterol Nurs. 2013 Jan-Feb;36(1):42-50. doi: 10.1097/SGA.0b013e318280f817.

Abstract

Clostridium difficile, also called "C. diff," is a gram-positive bacillus associated with nosocomial infections involving diarrhea, most often seen in developing countries. The severity of C. diff-associated diarrhea varies tremendously from mild and self-limiting to fulminant and life-threatening. C. diff has become an extremely important pathogen in community health but can be minimized with attention to proper hygiene. This article presents a case study regarding the treatment and management options of C. diff infection using a recent update of clinical guidelines for patient management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bacteria
  • Clostridioides difficile*
  • Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / drug therapy
  • Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestines / microbiology*