Table 2 Classification of disease severity [1, 12]
From: Treatment of Clostridium difficile infection in community teaching hospital: a retrospective study
| Severity | Signs and symptoms |
|---|---|
| Mild and moderate |
WBC < 20 000 cells/μL SCr < 1.5 times the premorbid level |
| Severe |
WBC ≥ 20 000 cells/ μL SCr ≥ 1.5 times the premorbid level Hypotension |
| Severe and complicated |
Ileus Toxic megacolon |