The Causative Agent of Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis Is

Question

The causative agent of pseudomembranous enterocolitis is
A) Vibrio cholerae.
B) Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
C) Clostridium perfringens.
D) Clostridium difficile.
E) Helicobacter pylori.

Accepted Answer

Pseudomembranous enterocolitis is commonly caused by Clostridium difficile, which produces toxins that damage the lining of the colon and cause the formation of a pseudomembrane. Other options listed do not typically cause this condition.