Table 1.
Summary of the Cases
| Case 1 | Case 2 | Case 3 | Case 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 67 | 70 | 73 | 25 |
| Sex | Male | Male | Male | Male |
| Duration of diarrhea | 4 weeks | 3 weeks | 6 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Antibiotics used | Ciprofloxacin Co-trimoxazole Tinidazole |
Cefuroxime Norfloxacin |
Ceftriaxone | Cefepime, Meropenem Ciprofloxacin |
| Comorbidities | None – |
ESRD, Diabetes Hypertension |
Surgery | AML Chemotherapy |
| Diagnosis by | Colonoscopy, Stool toxin assay Histopathology | Colonoscopy, CT scan Histopathology | Colonoscopy, CT scan Histopathology | Colonoscopy, CT scan Histopathology |
| Treatment | PO vancomycin + IV metronidazole started and other antibiotics discontinued | PO vancomycin started and other antibiotics discontinued | PO vancomycin + IV metronidazole started and other antibiotics discontinued | PO vancomycin started and other antibiotics discontinued |
| Outcome | Improved | Improved | Improved | Improved |