Gastrointestinal enteritis necroticans is caused by: (A) Clostridium difficale, (B) Clostridium perfringens, (C) Clostridium botulinum, (D) Clostridium Jejuni
Answer is B. Necrotizing enteritis: severe and fatal enteritis. Caused by Clostridium perfringes type C strains produce heat-resistant spores that germinate in intestine producing a beta toxin causing mucosal necrosis. Immunization with type C toxoid has been shown to protect against this condition. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Anathanarayan and paniker's; 10th edition; Page no: 260