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

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Acute Diarrhea (>3 BM ... /d) ± blood/mucus ... 10 mg/kg IV x 1 ... Treatment Guideline ... infectiousdiseases #IDSA #gastroenterology
Perioperative IBD Pharmacotherapy Management 
Immunomodulators:
 • Stop MTX one week prior to elective surgery
 • Stop
Perioperative IBD Pharmacotherapy ... surgery • Stop AZA ... resume post op day 1 ... • Resume in CD ... #medication #Management
Probiotics Guidelines
Adults with C difficile infection
 • Recommendation: Only in the context of a clinical trial
Probiotics Guidelines ... weeks gestational age ... #gastroenterology ... #management #evidence ... #ebm
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
ACA Colorectal Cancer ... Screening Guidelines ... Screening Tests Stool/blood-based ... comparison #table #management ... #gastroenterology
Thiopurines in IBD
Indications:
 • Steroid-sparing agents indicated for maintenance of remission in UC and CD
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remission in UC and CD ... normal activity: AZA ... -3mg/kg and MP 1- ... Monitor CBC q 1- ... #BowelDisease #Management