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Can c diff cause short-term memory problems in an 87 yr old with no previous memory problem?
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I do not think: Of c diff per se. However, any acute illness in an elderly patient can result in cognitive deficits. If it is related to the stress of the illness and changes in routine it will likely improve as the patient does.
Answered 12/15/2017
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