There has been a significant increase in hospital and community acquired infection in the past decade. In addition to CDI, the rate of infection with enterohemorrhagic (EHEC) has also increased by 28% in United States in the last five years. Concomitant CDI and EHEC infections are rare and if not identified early such co-infections can be fatal. We present the case of patient with hematochezia who was found to be positive for and EHEC. She had a complicated hospital course that required timely identification of complications and management.
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