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Antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis in children.

A S Prince, H C Neu

    Pediatric Clinics of North America
    |May 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Antibiotic-associated colitis, a rare complication in children, is linked to specific antibiotics like ampicillin. Prompt diagnosis via proctoscopy and stopping the antibiotic are key, with vancomycin for persistent cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Antibiotic-associated colitis is a rare but serious complication of antimicrobial therapy in children.
    • Ampicillin, penicillin, and clindamycin are frequently implicated in pediatric pseudomembranous colitis.
    • Persistent diarrhea during or after antibiotic use warrants suspicion.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria for antibiotic-associated colitis in pediatric patients.
    • To outline management strategies for this condition, including discontinuation of offending agents and specific therapies.
    • To emphasize the potential severity and complications, such as toxic megacolon.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical cases and relevant literature on pediatric antibiotic-associated colitis.
    • Diagnostic confirmation through proctoscopic findings of pseudomembranes.
    • Evaluation of treatment outcomes based on antibiotic withdrawal and medical management.

    Main Results:

    • Pseudomembranous colitis is most commonly associated with ampicillin, penicillin, and clindamycin in children.
    • Proctoscopy revealing characteristic pseudomembranes confirms the diagnosis.
    • Most cases resolve upon antibiotic cessation, but severe outcomes like toxic megacolon can occur.

    Conclusions:

    • Early suspicion and diagnosis of antibiotic-associated colitis are critical in pediatric patients with diarrhea during or after antimicrobial treatment.
    • Discontinuation of the causative antibiotic is the primary treatment, often leading to prompt resolution.
    • Oral vancomycin and careful fluid management are essential for managing persistent cases and preventing severe complications.

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