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. 1979 Oct;66(10):738-42.
doi: 10.1002/bjs.1800661017.

Antibiotic-associated colitis--a review of 66 cases

G A Mogg, M R Keighley, D W Burdon, J Alexander-Williams, D Youngs, M Johnson, S Bentley, R H George

Antibiotic-associated colitis--a review of 66 cases

G A Mogg et al. Br J Surg. 1979 Oct.

Abstract

We have reviewed 66 cases of antibiotic-associated colitis since March 1975, which have been associated with a 27 per cent mortality. We believe antibiotics may predispose patients to this condition which is caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium difficile. Although the disease is rare, it is more common than previously reported. The presentation, methods of diagnosis and treatment are discussed.

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