Ampicillin-associated colitis. Case report.
A case of ampicillin-associated colitis is described. The authors stress the importance of emergency colonoscopy for the correct diagnosis and treatment of severe diarrhea and hemorrhage occurring during treatment with antibiotics.
D000328:Adult; D000667:Ampicillin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003092:Colitis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004630:Emergencies; D004724:Endoscopy; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy
D000667:Ampicillin