Pseudomembranous colitis presenting as mild, chronic diarrhea in childhood.
Two children presented with mild, chronic diarrheal illnesses. Investigation revealed typical pseudomembranous colitis in both cases, which responded to therapy. While variation in the severity of pseudomembranous colitis is recognized, the subtle, chronic presentation exemplified by these cases has not previously been well described.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D001706:Biopsy; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D013997:Time Factors
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents