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Pseudomembranous colitis following prophylactic antibiotic use in primary cesarean section
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|January 1, 1985
Summary
A hospital outbreak of pseudomembranous colitis occurred in three cesarean section patients within an 8-day period. This highlights the need for vigilance regarding Clostridium difficile infections post-surgery.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Gastroenterology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Pseudomembranous colitis is a serious gastrointestinal condition.
- Cesarean sections often involve prophylactic antibiotic use.
- Clostridium difficile is a common cause of antibiotic-associated colitis.