Which of the following is not true regarding pseudomembranous colitis?

A. Antibiotic associated diarrhea eg: 3rd gen cephalosporins .

B. Characterised by pseudomembranes at the site of mucosa injury.

C. Presents as watery diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever

D. Clostridium difficile is the only cause.

Correct Answer: Clostridium difficile is the only cause.

Description: Though pseudomembranous colitis is clasically caused by clostridium difficile, but also caused by salmonella, clostridium perfringes and saurevs in some cases.

Category: Pathology

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