Clostridium difficile infection
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https://doi.org/10.4322/acr.%25y.82529Keywords:
Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous, Clostridium difficile, Cross Infection, DiarrheaAbstract
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a significant and increasing medical problem, surpassing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus as the most common hospital-onset or facility-associated infection, and a key element in the challenging battle against hospital-acquired infections. This Gram-positive, anaerobic, spore-forming colonizes the intestinal tract after antibiotics have altered the normal intestinal flora.Downloads
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