The drug used against intestinal anaerobic bacteria, that can also alter normal flora causing antibiotic-associated colitis is

A. bacitracin.
B. chloramphenicol.
C. clindamycin.
D. ciprofloxacin.
E. gentamicin.


Answer: C

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