title: [Pseudomembranous colitis after antibiotics therapy].
abstract: Pseudomembranous colitis may arise as a severe complication of chemotherapy with antibiotics. Lincomycin and clindamycin are especially incriminated, but the condition has also been reported after treatment with other broad-spectrum antibiotics. The endoscopic findings are suggestive, though not specific. Overall mortality is estimated to be 10--20%. There is an increased risk in patients with a previous history and pseudomembranous colitis in relatives of these patients.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002981:Clindamycin / Q000009:adverse effects; D003108:Colonic Diseases; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum; D008034:Lincomycin / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002981:Clindamycin; D008034:Lincomycin
vernacular_title: Pseudomembranöse Kolitis unter Antibiotika-Therapie.