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I chose to do my project on pseudomembranous colitis. This is caused by an overgrowth of Clostridioides difficile. This overgrowth then leads to the inflammation of the colon and diarrhea after antibiotic use. Typically symptoms of this disease  are watery diarrhea three or more times a day and abdominal cramps. The groups who are at risk for this disease is anyone taking antibiotics, over the age of 65, weak immune systems, recent hospital stays, and a previous history. Treatment for this disease normally  includes antibiotics, probiotics, and antidiarrheal medications. Prevention normally can include contact precautions, hand hygiene, patient isolation, and cleaning the environment that the patient came in contact with.