Overgrowth of Which Microorganism Is Most Likely Responsible for Pediatric

question 53

Multiple Choice

Overgrowth of which microorganism is most likely responsible for pediatric cases of enterocolitis following antibiotic therapy?

• A) Clostridium difficile
• B) Escherichia coli
• C) Helicobacter pylori
• D) Staphylococcus aureus

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