Toxic Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile colitis: No longer a diarrhea associated infection, American journal of surgery 221(1): 240-242
Conclusion: CDI must be suspected in patients who rapidly develop abdominal distention, vague abdominal complaints or change in bowel function even in the absence of diarrhea, especially if coupled with multi-system organ failure.
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