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Antibiotic-associated colitis: clinical and epidemiological features

M J McKinley, F Troncale, M H Sangree

    The American Journal of Gastroenterology
    |February 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Antibiotic-associated colitis cases increased in 1979, presenting with diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain. The illness showed a nosocomial pattern, predominantly affecting females with genitourinary disorders.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Gastroenterology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Antibiotic-associated colitis (AAC) exhibits temporal and geographic clustering.
    • A significant increase in AAC incidence was observed in 1979.

    Observation:

    • The study details clinical, epidemiological, and endoscopic features of AAC cases.
    • Typical symptoms included acute watery diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, tenderness, and leukocytosis.
    • A nosocomial (hospital-acquired) pattern was identified, with a notable female predominance.

    Findings:

    • Two-thirds of affected patients had pre-existing gynecological or urological conditions.
    • Unexpected findings included dysuria and sterile pyuria in some patients.
    • The causative organism is hypothesized to be hospital-acquired and linked to genitourinary issues.

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    Implications:

    • These findings suggest a potential link between hospital-acquired infections and underlying genitourinary disorders in AAC.
    • Understanding this association can inform infection control strategies and patient management.
    • Further research into the specific pathogens and transmission routes is warranted.