Clostridium difficile causing acute renal failure: Case presentation and review

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 28, 2005; 11(8): 1245-1247
Published online Feb 28, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i8.1245

Table 2 Treatment of infections with toxigenic C. difficile[5].

Discontinuation of offending antibiotic

Correction of fluid loss and electrolyte imbalance

Antimicrobial agents if symptoms are severe or persistent

Oral agents (preferred)

Metronidazole: 250 mg, four times daily to 500 mg 3 times daily for 7–14 d

Vancomycin: 125 mg, four times daily, 7–14 d

Parenteral agent

Metronidazole: 500 mg, given intravenously every 6 h

Citation: Arrich J, Sodeck GH, Sengölge G, Konnaris C, Müllner M, Laggner AN, Domanovits H. Clostridium difficile causing acute renal failure: Case presentation and review. World J Gastroenterol 2005; 11(8): 1245-1247
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v11/i8/1245.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v11.i8.1245