All of the Following Pertain to Clostridium Difficile Infection, Except

question 30

Multiple Choice

All of the following pertain to Clostridium difficile infection, except

• A)it is due to ingestion of contaminated, improperly stored, cooked meats and gravies.
• B)it is a colitis that is a superinfection.
• C)it often has an endogenous source.
• D)it may be on the rise due to increased use of gastric acid inhibitors.
• E)it is major cause of diarrhea in hospitals.

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Definitions:

Nociceptors

Specialized sensory neurons that detect signals indicating potential harm and transmit pain signals to the brain.

Tissue Damage

The physical injury or harm to body tissues resulting from various causes, such as trauma, infection, or exposure to toxic substances, leading to inflammation or dysfunction.

Cold Receptors

Sensory nerve endings that are responsive to decrease in temperature, found in the skin.

Warm Receptors

Sensory receptors in the skin that detect increases in temperature, contributing to the sensation of warmth.