Which finding in a stool sample is most characteristic of 'Pseudomembranous Colitis'?
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Correct answer: Clostridioides difficile toxins (A and B)
Pseudomembranous colitis is an inflammatory condition of the colon often caused by an overgrowth of C. difficile following antibiotic use. The diagnosis is confirmed by detecting the toxins produced by the bacteria in a stool specimen.
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