Clostridium difficile causes a bacterial infection of the large intestine. It affects older adults in hospitals or patients who are immunocompromised. Initially, mild symptoms are seen, like diarrhea, and later it can lead to a severe life-threatening condition that can damage the colon.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, the excessive use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can kill the normal flora and cause diarrhea. Urine analysis is not enough to diagnose urinary tract infection (UTI).
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