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Recurrent Clostridium difficile-associated colitis responding to cholestyramine.

D Kunimoto, A B Thomson

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    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study presents a case of recurrent Clostridium difficile pseudomembranous colitis (PMC) resistant to standard treatments. Cholestyramine, an anion-exchange resin, proved effective in managing refractory PMC cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Pseudomembranous colitis (PMC) is a severe form of Clostridium difficile infection.
    • Recurrent PMC poses a significant treatment challenge, often requiring alternative therapeutic strategies.

    Observation:

    • A patient experienced multiple relapses of cytotoxin-positive PMC despite treatment with vancomycin, metronidazole, and bacitracin.
    • The patient achieved sustained remission following an extended course of cholestyramine therapy.

    Findings:

    • Anion-exchange resins, such as cholestyramine, may be effective in managing vancomycin-refractory Clostridium difficile pseudomembranous colitis.
    • This case highlights a potential therapeutic option for patients with recurrent or refractory PMC.

    Implications:

    • Cholestyramine could represent a valuable adjunctive or alternative treatment for challenging PMC cases.
    • Further research into the role of anion-exchange resins in C. difficile infection management is warranted.

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