Ulcerative Colitis Complicating Pseudomembranous Colitis (3 of 4)

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Ulcerative Colitis and superimposed pseudomembranous colitis involving the right colon. Colonoscopy revealed pseudomembranous colitis extending from the ascending colon to the cecum, and Clostridium Difficile, toxin was positive in the feces. The administration of vancomycin in addition to oral steroids resulted in rapid improvement of the condition.

tags: Ulcerative Pseudomembranous colonoscopy vancomycin

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