C Difficile Is Part of a Family of Microbes That

question 109

Multiple Choice

C. difficile is part of a family of microbes that cluster and act against bacteria, eventually causing inflammation, diarrhea and bleeding. What is the name of this family of microbes?

• A) Coli
• B) Clostridial
• C) Campylobacter
• D) Chlamydophila
• E) Cluster

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