
#494 C. diff, Diarrhea, the Microbiome, and New Therapies with Dr. Cynthia Sears. Live from Johns Hopkins Grand Rounds
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
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Understanding C. Diff: Insights and Case Studies
This chapter introduces a discussion on C. difficile infections featuring an expert in gut health and the microbiome. The hosts explore a case study of a patient with diarrhea, emphasizing the importance of patient history and diagnostic tests in determining the infection's severity. They also review treatment options and the implications of medications like PPIs on gut health and C. diff risk.
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