A patient presents with severe colitis associated with an overgrowth of Clostridium difficile in the lower bowel. The most likely cause of this condition was
A. mechanical blockage of the large intestine
B. compromised immune system
C. a stomach ulcer
D. botulinum food poisoning
E. antibiotic therapy
Answer: E. antibiotic therapy
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