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All are true regarding pseudomembranous colitis, except

A
It is caused by clostridium difficile
B
The organism is a normal commensal of gut
C
It is due to production of phospholipase A
D
It is treated by vancomycin
High-Yield Explanation
Clostridium difficile causes acute colitis with bloody diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis. A common cause of nosocomial diarrhea. The disease follows the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics to which it is resistant. Exotoxin A and B involved in the pathogenesis. It is not a normal commensal, it is an oppounistic organism. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Anathanarayan and paniker's; 10th edition; Page no: 270

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