Contents 1 Case 12: Colon & Infectious Colitis 1.1 1. Describe the role of the colon in the absorption of water and electrolytes. 1.2 2. Compare and contrast three different types of diarrhea (secretory, osmotic and inflammatory.) 1.3 3. List the normal constituents of the colonic flora. 1.4 4. List the causes of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. 1.5 5. List the major causes of infectious diarrhea. 1.6 6. Describe the pathophysiology, treatment, and management of Clostridium difficile colitis. 1.7 7. List the risk factors for C. difficile colitis.

[edit] Case 12: Colon & Infectious Colitis

[edit] 1. Describe the role of the colon in the absorption of water and electrolytes.

[edit] 2. Compare and contrast three different types of diarrhea (secretory, osmotic and inflammatory.)

[edit] 3. List the normal constituents of the colonic flora.

[edit] 4. List the causes of antibiotic-associated diarrhea.

[edit] 5. List the major causes of infectious diarrhea.

[edit] 6. Describe the pathophysiology, treatment, and management of Clostridium difficile colitis.

[edit] 7. List the risk factors for C. difficile colitis.