Clostridium difficile produces Toxin A (enterotoxin causing diarrhea) and Toxin B (cytotoxin); treatment includes oral vancomycin and IV metronidazole.
Clostridium difficile produce Toxina A (enterotoxina que causa diarrea) y Toxina B (citotoxina); el tratamiento incluye vancomicina oral y metronidazol IV.
| Text | C.difficile produces what (2) toxins → treatment [?] Toxin A → enterotoxin which causes diarrhea {{c1::Toxin B}} → cytotoxin |
|---|---|
| Extra | Oral Vancomycin IV Metronidazole |
Tags: microbiology
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