Diarrea asociada a Clostridium difficile: experiencia en un hospital secundario

Isusi, Ana; González, E. León; Gayoso, P; Gastelu-Iturri, Juan; Barbeito, Luis; Fernández, Ricardo

doi:10.1016/s0025-7753(03)73939-6

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“…Hyponatremia, a known complication of CDI, is often secondary to diarrhea-induced fluid imbalances [ 11 ]. Interestingly, some studies have also reported cases of C. difficile leading to pseudomembranous colitis and presenting with hyponatremia, even in the absence of diarrhea [ 12 ].…”

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Atypical Clostridium difficile Infection in a Pregnant Patient: A Case Study on Non-Diarrheal Presentation and Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) Complication

Ismail,

Goyal,

Elaskandrany

et al. 2024

Cureus

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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-old pregnant woman who presented with symptoms of abdominal pain and constipation. She was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI) and treated with ceftriaxone. During her hospitalization, she was administered opioid pain relievers and underwent an intensive bowel regimen. Despite these measures, her constipation and abdominal discomfort persisted, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdomen revealed significant dilatation of the large bowel. The patient, discovered to have hyponatremia, underwent further evaluation. This revealed elevated urine osmolality and decreased blood plasma osmolality, indicative of a syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). The patient received treatment with hypertonic saline. Later in her hospital stay, she tested positive for CDI through stool analysis and was treated with oral vancomycin. This case underscores the importance of considering CDI as a differential diagnosis in cases of ileus, abdominal pain, and constipation, especially in patients with notable risk factors for CDI. It highlights that the presence of diarrhea or watery bowel movements is not a necessary symptom for CDI testing.

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