Overgrowth of which microorganism is most likely responsible for pediatric cases of enterocolitis following antibiotic therapy?
A) Clostridium difficile
B) Escherichia coli
C) Helicobacter pylori
D) Staphylococcus aureus

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Clostridium difficile is a common cause of pediatric enterocolitis following antibiotic therapy, as the antibiotic disrupts the normal balance of bacteria in the gut and allows for overgrowth of C. difficile. The other options are not typically associated with this condition.

Overgrowth of Which Microorganism Is Most Likely Responsible for Pediatric