infectious diseases
Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile–Induced Diarrhea
Pathophysiology of Clostridioides difficile–Induced Diarrhea
Toxic megacolon, which rarely develops, is somewhat more likely after use of antimotility medications. Limited tissue dissemination occurs very rarely, as do sepsis and acute abdomen. Reactive arthritis rarely has occurred after C. difficile–induced diarrhea.