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What is the primary cause of pseudomembranous colitis?
Loss of anaerobic gut bacteria
What is the most common population affected by pseudomembranous colitis?
Older adults
What is the percentage of asymptomatic adults who have C.difficile in their gut?
2% to 3%
What is the purpose of C.difficile in pseudomembranous colitis?
To produce potent enterotoxins
What is the result of the overgrowth of C.difficile in the colon?
Severe and sometimes fatal form of colitis
What is the characteristic of C.difficile spores?
They are relatively resistant to many disinfectants
Test your knowledge on pseudomembranous colitis, a severe and potentially fatal form of colitis caused by the overgrowth of C.difficile in the colon. Learn about the factors that contribute to its development, including the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, and the role of enterotoxins in inducing colitis and diarrhea.
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