When treated for an infection with a strong antibiotic, the normal microbiota of the gut may also be destroyed, subsequently resulting in an intestinal infection with endospore-forming bacteria such as ________.

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Clostridium difficile is an endospore-forming bacterium that can cause infection in the gut, especially after the normal gut microbiota has been disrupted by antibiotic treatment.

When Treated for an Infection with a Strong Antibiotic, the Normal