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What is the definition or description of: clostridium difficile toxin?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

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Toxin: Clostridium difficile is a slow growing, spore forming bacterium that can cause infection in humans, especially in the setting of antibiotic use. The toxin produced causes a colitis, resulting in diarrhea that is often bloody.

Answered 5/3/2018

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