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C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
GrepMed Handbook Clinical ... Acute Diarrhea (>3 BM ... ) • ↑Risk: clindamycin ... Lowest Risk: Tetracyclines ... non-toxigenic • Stool PCR
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... algorithm to determine ... Change in clinical ... Recent PCI/stenting ... since elective PCI
Thiopurines in IBD
Indications:
 • Steroid-sparing agents indicated for maintenance of remission in UC and CD
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Thiopurines in IBD ... associated to good clinical ... Safety: • Serious Infections ... EBV seroconversion ... #BowelDisease #Management