Stool Sample Bacteria Smear

Blood Sample FindingsHigh White Blood Cell

Count

“Your stomach’s worst enemy!”

Clostridium Difficile Colitis

What is it?A bacterium that can be easily transmitted

through everyday objects such bed pans, cell phones, jewelry and in hospital areas

One of the most common infections acquired by patients in hospitals

Every year an estimated 20,0000 people get infected

Symptoms/TreatmentNauseaFever Lost of appetiteAbdominal painWatery diarrhea

High Dose Antibiotics, Depending on the type

Oral fluids to replace treatments

Prevention/PrognosisAvoid germ-filled places such as HospitalUse good hand washing techniques (30

seconds!)Use antibacterial liquids such as X-Germ

If caught Early, prognosis is excellentPatient can expect to live a full life but just

a few pounds lighter