Question 1

what are the most apparent symptoms of clostridium perfringens?

Accepted Answer

Gas gangrene: It is one of the organisms that caused gas gangrene.  The affected tissues are swollen, hemorrhagic and may have gas bubbles under the skin and in muscles.

Question 2

how does clostridium perfringens attack and spread around the body?

Accepted Answer

Gas gangrene: C. Perfringens is the classical cause of gas gangrene when bacterial spores are introduced into muscle in the setting of a (classically) war time injury.

Question 3

what is the treatment for clostridium (c diff) infection that is best and has fewest side effects?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Oral vancomycin and oral Metronidazole (flagyl) have both been used extensively.  Each has its pluses and minuses.  The best answer would be which one works for the patient involved.

Question 4

how many days after being off treatment can u get retested for clostridium difficile colitis to see if positive or negative.

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Re-tested as a matter of routine. If you are not better after the prescribed course of treatment then see your doctor or gastroenterologist asap for a re-evaluation of your condition. Don't wait to get more ill or dehydrated.

Question 5

after root canal treatment, iam worried using clindamycin.warning about intestinal problems clostridium difficile. symptoms may occur weeks after use?

Accepted Answer

Don't Worry: Clindamycin (cleocin) is commonly given for dental infection in individuals with an allergy to penicillin or keflex.  It's also given for more severe infections with swelling.  Very few people get c-diff.  Usually with early symptoms the medication can be stopped without a problem.  Ask you dentist why you need this antibiotic?

Question 6

after a root canal treatment, i am worried about using clindamycin. there are warnings about intestinal problems and clostridium difficile. symptoms may occur weeks after use.should i use it?

Accepted Answer

True, but...: Clindamycin is a potent antibiotic that in rare cases causes serious side effects. It is particularly useful against anerobic (live without oxygen) bacteria. Your dentist, I am sure has weighed the risks vs. The benefits of its use. If really worried, call and ask if another medication will do what is called for. Good luck!

Question 7

causes of clostridium dificile beside antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Contact.: Community acquired c. Diff is becoming more common. This is through contact with the stool of an infected person. Alcohol based gels don't work for c.Diff, you have to use soap and water to clean hands properly. It's also picked up in hospitals (more frequent), so wash your hands a lot if you visit a loved one there!

Question 8

what type of antibiotics does someone get if they're infected with clostridium difficile?

Accepted Answer

See below: Ihttp://www.uptodate.com/contents/clostridium-difficile-in-adults-treatment is not a do-it-yourself issue and need prescription. Usually vancomycin and metronidazole are given orally. see this site for more info.

http://www.uptodate.com/contents/clostridium-difficile-in-adults-treatment

Question 9

are there any antibiotics that can be used to treat clostridium difficile infection?

Accepted Answer

Flagyl or Vancomycin: C. Difficile colitis almost always occurs when another oral antibiotic, used to treat a different infection, wipes out normal gut bacteria. Patients who develop c.Diff colitis should stop taking that initial oral antibiotic.
Treatment is  usually with Metronidazole (flagyl) or vancomycin (vancocin). For severe cases, doctors may prefer vanco. Newer drugs are available if this treatment fails.

Question 10

are there any antibiotics that cause a relapse of clostridium difficile infection so what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Take prophylaxis: Vancomycin or other antibiotics and also probiotics can be given to prevent c difficile if you need other antibiotics for an infection 
see your dr.!

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