Clostridium difficile colitis associated with single-dose cefazolin prophylaxis.
Diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis are associated with antimicrobial therapy and prophylaxis. Clostridium difficile colitis occurred in a patient who received a single dose of cefazolin for prophylaxis at cesarean section. Prompt remission occurred after treatment with oral vancomycin.
D000328:Adult; D002437:Cefazolin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011292:Premedication; D014640:Vancomycin / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014640:Vancomycin; D002437:Cefazolin