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Clostridium difficile colitis, often referred to as C. difficile infection (CDI), is a type of bacterial infection that affects the colon (large intestine) and causes inflammation of the colon lining. It is primarily caused by the bacterium Clostridium difficile, which is a spore-forming bacterium that can produce toxins that damage the lining of the colon.

The symptoms of C. difficile colitis can vary in severity, ranging from mild to severe. Common symptoms may include:

• Diarrhea (usually watery, but can be bloody in severe cases)
• Abdominal pain or cramping
• Fever
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Dehydration

In severe cases, C. difficile infection can lead to complications such as pseudomembranous colitis, toxic megacolon (a life-threatening condition where the colon becomes severely distended), and sepsis (a severe infection that can spread throughout the body), which may require urgent medical attention.

Diagnosis of C. difficile infection is typically done through laboratory testing of a stool sample for the presence of C. difficile toxins or DNA. Treatment for C. difficile colitis may involve discontinuing the use of the antibiotics that may have triggered the infection, and prescribing antibiotics that are effective against C. difficile, such as metronidazole, vancomycin, or fidaxomicin.

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In some cases, more severe or recurrent infections may require more aggressive treatment approaches, such as fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) or other specialized treatments.