A Pediatric Case of Antibiotic‑Associated Hemorrhagic Colitis Caused by Klebsiella Oxytoca

Abstract

In recent decade the prevalence of antibiotic associated diarrhea was increased because of more antibiotic usage. Colstridum diffcile is a microorganism which can cause mild to severe colitis. But the only cause of colitis related to Antibiotics is not colstridum diffcle. In this case report we explain a child whit antibiotic associated colitis due to klebsiella oxtyoca.

Keywords: Antibiotic associated diarrhea, child, colitis, klebsiella oxytoca