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Pseudomembranous colitis

Alternative Names:
Antibiotic associated colitis; Colitis - pseudomembranous; Necrotizing colitis

Prevention:

People who have had pseudomembranous colitis should inform their doctors before taking antibiotics again.




Review Date: 1/23/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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