About The Medical Condition Pseudomembranous Colitis

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Pseudomembranous Colitis

Pseudomembranous Colitis Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Pseudomembranous Colitis Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Pseudomembranous Colitis?

Acute inflammation of the small and large intestinal mucosa with formation of pseudomembranous plaques over superficial ulceration. It is commonly associated with antibiotic therapy and CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE is often implicated.

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