infectious diseases
Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile–Induced Diarrhea
Symptoms and Signs of Clostridioides difficile–Induced Diarrhea
Patients with fulminant colitis, which is characterized by severe acute inflammation of the colon and systemic toxicity, have more pain and appear very ill, with tachycardia and abdominal distention and tenderness. If colonic perforation occurs, peritoneal signs are present.