Clostridium difficile infections in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Case report of a 23-year-old male presenting with a severe flare of Crohn's disease, exacerbated by community-acquired infection with Clostridium difficile. This case outlines the association between C. difficile infection and inflammatory bowel disease, as both a mimic and a precipitant of flares. The discussion concerns the latest literature consensus on assessment and management of Clostridium difficile infection in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.