Which of the following is able to identify the pathogen responsible for intestinal symptoms?

A) upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy
B) selective and differential culture media
C) microscopic examination of stool samples
D) selective and differential culture media, molecular techniques, and microscopic examination of stool samples
E) molecular techniques


Answer: D

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