How Does Clostridium Difficile Produce Pseudomembranous Colitis and Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea

question 37

Multiple Choice

How does Clostridium difficile produce pseudomembranous colitis and antibiotic-associated diarrhea?

• A) Endotoxin
• B) Hyaluronidase
• C) Toxin A and toxin B (exotoxins)
• D) Protease

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XX

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