C. Difficile Infection

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C. Difficile Infection

Clostridium difficile infection is caused by toxin-producing bacteria. It can be fatal.

Disease information
Insurance payment: $ 1200
Department: Infectious Diseases

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability Seriousness
C. Difficile Detected 100 Serious
Abdominal Pain 80 Medium
Cramps 70 Medium
Diarrhea 70 Low
Fever 70 Medium
Hematochezia 70 Medium
Nausea 70 Low
Hypovolemia 70 Serious
Loss of Appetite 70 Low
Weight Loss 70 Low
Leukocytosis 70 Medium
Tenderness 70 Low

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Septic Shock If C. Difficile Infection isn't treated within 12-24 hours this could happen.
Heart Failure If Hypovolemia isn't treated within 4-18 hours this could happen.

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • PCR Test
  • Interview
  • Abdominal Palpation
  • Physical Examination
  • Temperature
  • Stool Analysis
  • CBC

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment