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Diarrhea associated with antibiotics

Definition of Diarrhoea Associated With Antibiotics

Diarrhea is a symptom of the bowel movement. Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis.

Signs and Symptoms of Diarrhoea Associated With Antibiotics

Common symptoms include:

1. Watery diarrhea (at least three bowel movements per day for 2 or more days)

2. Fever

3. Loss of appetite

4. Nausea

5. Abdominal pain or tenderness

Causes and Risk Factors of Diarrhoea Associated With Antibiotics

Common causes are:

1. Illness that requires prolonged use of antibiotics

2. Infection from hospitals

Treatments of Diarrhoea Associated With Antibiotics

Treatment is with antibiotics.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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