Which of the Following Statements Regarding Clostridium Difficile Infection Is

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding Clostridium difficile infection is incorrect?

• 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 is the major cause of diarrhea in hospitals.
• D) It is associated with disruption of normal biota due to broad-spectrum antimicrobials.

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