Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis

An acute inflammation of the INTESTINAL MUCOSA that is characterized by the presence of pseudomembranes or plaques in the SMALL INTESTINE (pseudomembranous enteritis) and the LARGE INTESTINE (pseudomembranous colitis). It is commonly associated with antibiotic therapy and CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE colonization.

Also Known As:

Pseudomembranous Colitis; Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous; Pseudomembranous Enteritis; Antibiotic Associated Colitis; Colitis, Antibiotic-Associated; Antibiotic-Associated Colitis; Clostridium Enterocolitis; Colitis, Pseudomembranous; Enteritis, Pseudomembranous

Infections: 539155
- Bacterial Infections and Mycoses: 1
  - Bacterial Infections: 25267
    - Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections: 363
      - Clostridium Infections: 3566
        Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis: 1097
Digestive System Diseases: 1068
- Gastrointestinal Diseases: 6062
  - Gastroenteritis: 4634
    - Enterocolitis: 2161
      - Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis: 1097
  - Intestinal Diseases: 1640
    - Enterocolitis: 2161
      - Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis: 1097

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Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)