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Characteristics of Patients With Postinfection Irritable Bowel Syndromea
| Characteristic | Value (n=32)b |
|---|---|
| Age (y) | 53 (23-83) |
| Sex: female | 21 (65.6) |
| >2 Episodes of CDI | 21 (65.6) |
| Treated with ≥1 course of vancomycin | 24 (75) |
| Treated with ≥1 course of metronidazole | 20 (62.5) |
| No response to CDI treatment | 8 (25) |
| CDI positive | 3 (9) |
CDI = Clostridium difficile infection.
Values are median (range) or No. of patients (%).
