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A Protein Microarray Assay for Serological Determination of Antigen-specific Antibody Responses Following Clostridium difficile Infection
Published on: June 15, 2018
Current updates in management of Clostridium difficile infection in cancer patients
Muhammad Aziz1, Rawish Fatima2, Lindsey N Douglass3
1a Department of Internal Medicine , University of Kansas Medical Center , Kansas City , MO , USA.
Background:
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a significant health burden, now recognized as the leading cause of acquired diarrhea in patients receiving antibiotic therapy. Complications of infection with this pathogen include severe diarrhea, causing electrolyte imbalances, dehydration, hemodynamic instability, toxic megacolon, shock, and death. Hence it is extremely paramount to stay updated on management options for this infection, especially in cancer patients.
Review:
This article presents an in-depth review of literature on the treatment modalities available for CDI in cancer patients. Relevant articles highlighting therapeutic and symptomatic management of CDI patients with underlying malignancy have been summarized.
Conclusions:
Despite the current options available, more studies are needed to assess the newer therapeutic options that are being employed for populations other than cancer patients.
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