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JC, a 67-year-old male with cirrhosis and ascites, presents with severe abdominal pain. His temperature is elevated and he has tachycardia and elevated respiratory rate. Tests show elevated ammonia and creatinine levels along with leukocytosis. CT, spinal tap, and sputum cultures are negative. Stool cultures are positive for C. difficin toxin. He is diagnosed with an intra-abdominal C. difficile infection exacerbating his hepatic encephalopathy. He is started on vancomycin and monitored to prevent the infec
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- twomintomid
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- EN