6 Questions
Pseudomembranous colitis is a severe and sometimes fatal form of ______ that results from the overgrowth of C.difficile in the colon.
colitis
The causative organism, C.difficile, produces and releases potent ______ that induce colitis and diarrhea.
enterotoxins
Pseudomembranous colitis is the most common ______ infection of the GI tract.
nosocomial
C.difficile is a ______ positive, spore-forming anaerobic rod that has been found in sand, soil, and feces.
gram
C.difficile colonizes the gut in ______ to 3% of asymptomatic adults and up to 50% of older adults.
2%
The risk of disease increases in areas where ______ are inhaled and when broad-spectrum antibiotics are in prolonged use.
spores
Learn about the causes and effects of C. difficile infection, a severe form of colitis that can result from antibiotic use, heavy metal intoxication, and other factors. Understand how the bacterium produces enterotoxins that lead to colitis and diarrhea. Test your knowledge of this important medical topic!
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