What are the diagnostic tests for diarrhea and colitis associated with C. difficile?
The diagnosis should be suspected in a patient with diarrhea ...
What are the diagnostic tests for diarrhea and colitis associated with C. difficile?
The diagnosis should be suspected in a patient with diarrhea or abdominal pain who has received antibiotics in the previous 3 months or within 72 hours of hospitalization. The diagnosis is confirmed by demonstrating toxigenic C. difficile (toxin A or B) in a fresh stool sample from a patient with obvious diarrhea during or after the use of an antimicrobial agent. The detection of C. difficile in non-diarrheal stool samples is recommended to identify asymptomatic carriers. a) Only I and II are correct. b) Only II and III are correct. c) Only I and III are correct. d) All statements are incorrect. e) All statements are correct.
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