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. 1977 Jan 22;116(2):162–163.

Antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis.

W R Bartle, F G Saibil
PMCID: PMC1879025  PMID: 608148

Abstract

Two cases of pseudomembranous colitis, one associated with administration of ampicillin and the other associated with administration of ampicillin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, are reported. Both patients presented with diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever and an elevated leukocyte count. Pseudomembranous colitis was diagnosed by sigmoidoscopy and biopsy. Both patients recovered with conservative management.

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