All of the following pertain to Clostridium difficile infection except

A. it is due to ingestion of contaminated, improperly stored, cooked meats and gravies.
B. it is a colitis that is a superinfection.
C. it often has an endogenous source.
D. it may be on the rise due to increased use of gastric acid inhibitors.
E. it is major cause of diarrhea in hospitals


Answer: A. it is due to ingestion of contaminated, improperly stored, cooked meats and gravies.

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