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  • Title: [Pseudomembranous colitis after antibiotics therapy].
    Author: Lux G.
    Journal: Fortschr Med; 1978 Aug 24; 96(32):1611-4. PubMed ID: 680623.
    Abstract:
    Pseudomembranous colitis may arise as a severe complication of chemotherapy with antibiotics. Lincomycin and clindamycin are especially incriminated, but the condition has also been reported after treatment with other broad-spectrum antibiotics. The endoscopic findings are suggestive, though not specific. Overall mortality is estimated to be 10--20%. There is an increased risk in patients with a previous history and pseudomembranous colitis in relatives of these patients.
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