All of the Following Pertain to Clostridium Difficile Infection, Except

question 30

Multiple Choice

All of the following pertain to Clostridium difficile infection, except

• 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 often has an endogenous source.
• D)it may be on the rise due to increased use of gastric acid inhibitors.
• E)it is major cause of diarrhea in hospitals.

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