Fulminant Clostridioides difficile Infection Masquerading as Progression of Ischemic Colitis: A Diagnostic Pitfall (ACG 2026) - Aug 29, 2026 - Abstract #P1365; Pres time: Oct 11, 2026; 03:30 PM - 07:00 PM; Location: Exhibit Halls A - D (Level 3); "She was treated with intravenous ertapenem with improvement...She was treated for fulminant CDI with oral vancomycin and intravenous metronidazole with symptom improvement, but due to persistent WBC >40 K/μL and repeat CT scan showing progressive pancolitis, she was transitioned to fidaxomicin (Figure 2B)...Figure: Figure 2. CT Abdomen/Pelvis showing A) worsening diffuse proctocolitis and B) progressive pancolitis."
Gastroenterology • Gastrointestinal Disorder • Immunology • Infectious Disease • Inflammation • Metabolic Disorders
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Iris Lu; DO; David Galinkin; DO; MPH
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