Atypical Clostridium difficile Infection in a Pregnant Patient: A Case Study on Non-Diarrheal Presentation and Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) Complication
Mohamed Ismail,
Ritik Goyal,
Menna-Allah A Elaskandrany
et al.
Abstract:Clostridium difficile
(
C. difficile
) is a Gram-positive, spore-producing bacterium that often leads to pseudomembranous colitis, typically manifesting as watery diarrhea. The risk factors for
C. difficile
infection (CDI) include exposure to broad-spectrum antibiotics, immunocompromised states, advanced age, usage of proton pump inhibitors (PPI), and comorbid conditions such as chronic kidney disease (CKD). This report details a case involving a 23-year… Show more
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