Clostridioides difficile

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Microbiology

  • Spore-forming, anaerobic, Gram-positive bacillus

Severity

Severity Definition
Mild WBC ≤15 AND creatinine ≤1.5 x baseline
Severe, uncomplicated WBC >15 OR creatinine >1.5 x baseline OR hypoalbuminemia
Severe, complicated Hypotension OR shock OR ileus OR megacolon

Management

![Clostridium difficile treatment guidelines](Clostridium difficile treatment guidelines.png)

Further Reading