My terrific wall by Chastity Goddard Elgin https://padlet.com/chastityelgin/ify2v15p1l2n Made with mirth en-us 2018-04-26 13:34:21 UTC 2026-02-27 08:37:54 UTC hello@padlet.com CDIFF ...What is it? chastityelgin https://padlet.com/chastityelgin/ify2v15p1l2n/wish/255635893 2018-04-26 13:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/chastityelgin/ify2v15p1l2n/wish/255635893 CDiff is a disease often obtained after someone has been on antibiotics for an extended period of time, most of the time the longer on antibiotics the greater the risk, patients with weaker immune systems and over 65 are at higher risk. chastityelgin https://padlet.com/chastityelgin/ify2v15p1l2n/wish/255637043 2018-04-26 13:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/chastityelgin/ify2v15p1l2n/wish/255637043 Symptoms: chastityelgin https://padlet.com/chastityelgin/ify2v15p1l2n/wish/255638705 Diarrhea much worse than a normal stomach virus but similar.
Belly pain
Fever
Bloating in the abdomen 
Sometimes blood in the stool]]> 2018-04-26 13:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/chastityelgin/ify2v15p1l2n/wish/255638705 Who Gets it? Anyone can get it but anyone taking antibiotics an extended time and with a low immune system is at high risk. Patients greater than 65 years of age are more at risk. chastityelgin https://padlet.com/chastityelgin/ify2v15p1l2n/wish/255640318 2018-04-26 13:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/chastityelgin/ify2v15p1l2n/wish/255640318 Treatment can include medications known as Vancomycin and Metronidazole. In rare cases fecal transplant or surgery may be necessary. IV fluids or hospital stay may be needed for dehydration from fluid loss. chastityelgin https://padlet.com/chastityelgin/ify2v15p1l2n/wish/255642288 2018-04-26 13:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/chastityelgin/ify2v15p1l2n/wish/255642288 chastityelgin https://padlet.com/chastityelgin/ify2v15p1l2n/wish/255642639 2018-04-26 13:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/chastityelgin/ify2v15p1l2n/wish/255642639 Prevention: it is extremely important to wash your hands before and after going to the restroom and always be aware that your healthcare providers are washing their hands as well as using gloves in a healthcare setting as well. chastityelgin https://padlet.com/chastityelgin/ify2v15p1l2n/wish/255644498 2018-04-26 13:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/chastityelgin/ify2v15p1l2n/wish/255644498