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(A04.7) Enterocolitis due to clostridium difficile
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4 161 936 in individuals diagnosis enterocolitis due to clostridium difficile confirmed
100 500 deaths with diagnosis enterocolitis due to clostridium difficile
2% mortality rate associated with the disease enterocolitis due to clostridium difficile
Diagnosis enterocolitis due to clostridium difficile is diagnosed Women are 7.49% more likely than Men
1 925 198
Men receive the diagnosis enterocolitis due to clostridium difficile
42 720 (2.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis enterocolitis due to clostridium difficile
57 780 (2.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease enterocolitis due to clostridium difficile - Men aged 0-5 and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features enterocolitis due to clostridium difficile
Absence or low individual and public risk
Enterocolitis due to clostridium difficile - what does this mean
Enterocolitis due to clostridium difficile is an infection that occurs when c. difficile bacteria, which are normally found in the gut, overgrow and produce toxins that damage the lining of the intestine, leading to inflammation, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
What happens during the disease - enterocolitis due to clostridium difficile
Enterocolitis due to clostridium difficile occurs when the normal balance of bacteria in the intestine is disrupted, allowing c. difficile bacteria to overgrow and produce toxins that cause inflammation and damage to the intestinal lining. this can lead to severe abdominal pain, fever, diarrhea, and dehydration.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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14 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Enterocolitis due to clostridium difficile - Prevention
Enterocolitis due to clostridium difficile can be prevented by good hygiene practices such as handwashing, proper disinfection of surfaces, avoiding contact with infected people and their environment, and limiting the use of antibiotics. vaccination is also available for high-risk individuals.