The Causative Agent of Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis Is

question 60

Multiple Choice

The causative agent of pseudomembranous enterocolitis is

• A) Vibrio cholerae.
• B) Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
• C) Clostridium perfringens.
• D) Clostridium difficile.
• E) Helicobacter pylori.

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Definitions:

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A condition in a child resulting from alcohol exposure during the mother's pregnancy, causing brain damage and growth problems.

Heavy Drinking

Consumption of alcohol in large quantities over a short period of time, potentially leading to acute and chronic health problems.

Pregnancy

A term for the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus inside her uterus, typically lasting around 40 weeks from the last menstrual period.

Small Head

Generally refers to a medical condition where the circumference of the head is significantly smaller than typical for an individual's age and sex, known as microcephaly.