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Can c diff cause your appendix to be inflamed?
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Rare: Any infection , by any bug (bacteria ), results in swelling of mucosa that blocks lumen will result in appendicitis . C.Diff involves entire colon isolated infection is rare.
Answered 9/2/2013
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