Antibiotic-associated diarrhea

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Antibiotic-associated diarrhea can be broadly divided into two groups:

  • Clostridioides difficile colitis
  • non-specific diarrhea

    • The former is a life-threatening condition, requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment whereas the later is milder and self-limiting.

    Both result from changes in the bowel flora following administration of typically broad spectrum antibiotics.