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Endoscopy 1980; 12(2): 97-99
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021720
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Ampicillin-associated Colitis

Case ReportA. Russo, E. Cirino, G. Sanfilippo, G. Grasso, G. Giannone
  • 1a Clinica Chirurgica Universita di Catania, Italia
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

A case of ampicillin-associated colitis is described. The authors stress the importance of emergency colonoscopy for the correct diagnosis and treatment of severe diarrhea and hemorrhage occurring during treatment with antibiotics.

Key words:

Ampicillin - Colitis - Emergency colonoscopy

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