<prompt> Which of the following organism causes Gastrointestinal enteritis necroticans?Clostridium difficleClostridium perfringensClostridium botulinumCampylobacter jejuni  <response>: Gastrointestinal enteritis necroticans is caused by Clostridium perfringens. Option 1 - Clostridium difficile is the agent of pseudomembranous colitis which occurs almost exclusively in association with prolonged antimicrobial use. Option 2 Necrotizing enteritis caused by Cl. perfringens type C. Characterized by abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, shock, and peritonitis. Severe and often fatal. Also known as Pigbel in Papua New Guinea and as Darmbrand meaning fire bowels in Germany. Option 3 - Clostridium botulinum produces botulinum toxin and causes botulism. Option 4 - Campylobacter- cause both diarrheal C.jejuni and systemic diseases C.fetus. 