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Microbiology Question on Virology and Mycology

A woman with recurrent diarrhea is prescribed a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Which of the following is not true regarding Clostridium difficile infection?

A

Oral fidaxomicin is used for treatment

B

It is toxin mediated

C

IgM assay is used to confirm the diagnosis

D

Pseudomembrane is a layer of inflammatory

Answer

IgM assay is used to confirm the diagnosis

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C) : IgM assay is used to confirm the diagnosis