Clostridium difficile infection

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abhishek Deshpande, M.D., Ph.D.

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Abdominal X Ray | CT | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1