title: [Pseudomembranous colitis: pathogenesis, prevention, treatment].
abstract: The article reviews a pathogenesis of Pseudomembranous colitis. Questions of prevention and treatment of Clostridium difficile--associated diarrhea are shown by the Evidence-based medicine. There is an accent on the rational prescription of antibiotics.
authors.forename: N V
authors.initials: NV
authors.lastname: Zakharova
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Fil'
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016360:Clostridioides difficile / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000472:pathogenicity; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019936:Probiotics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D008795:Metronidazole