Clostridium difficile colitis following antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures.
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Clostridium difficile-induced diarrhea and colitis are common complications of therapeutic courses of antibiotics in the hospital setting. We report a case of Clostridium difficile colitis following antibiotic prophylaxis for endocarditis prior to dental procedures in the community setting. The infection necessitated hospital admission and a prolonged hospital stay. Dental practitioners must be aware of the significance of the disease and the risk associated with antibiotics, whether they are used for prophylaxis or treatment.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal
دوره 67 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001