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Clostridium difficile colitis following antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures
A M Bombassaro1, S J Wetmore, M A John
1Department of Pharmacy, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ont. Annemarie.Bombassaro@lhsc.on.ca
Journal (Canadian Dental Association)
|February 24, 2001
Abstract:
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.