J Korean Geriatr Soc.  2005 Sep;9(3):239-242.

A Case of Rifampicin Induced Pseudomembranous Colitis in Elderly Patient

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  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Koheug General Hospital, Chonnam, Korea. bong2888@lycos.co.kr
  • 2Department of Radiology, Koheug General Hospital, Chonnam, Korea.
  • 3Department of Pathology, Koheug General Hospital, Chonnam, Korea.

Abstract

Nowadays, the increasing use of antibiotics induces many complications including pseudomembranous colitis. Isolates of toxigenic Clostridium difficile, the most frequent cause of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis, are almost always highly susceptible to rifampicin. However, resistant isolates exist and have been associated with colitis in humans. We report a case of pseudomem- branous colitis associated with rifampicin administration.

Keyword

Pseudomembranous colitis; Rifampicin

MeSH Terms

Aged*
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Clostridium difficile
Colitis
Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous*
Humans
Rifampin*
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Rifampin
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