AI Article Synopsis
- In a study of 41 children with gastrointestinal issues, they were unexpectedly found to have Clostridium difficile infections during routine screening over three years.
- Each child was successfully treated with metronidazole, leading to the resolution of their symptoms.
- The findings indicate that community-associated C. difficile infections are on the rise and can present with unusual symptoms, potentially resulting in misdiagnosis.
Article Abstract
Forty-one children with a variety of gastrointestinal complaints were diagnosed with Clostridium difficile infections as part of a routine screen over 3 years. The infection had not been suspected prior to the screen. Each child responded to treatment with metronidazole with resolution of their symptoms. These data suggest that community-associated C difficile is increasing and may produce atypical disease and lead to misdiagnosis.
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