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Clostridium difficile infection: Early history, diagnosis and molecular strain typing methods.
Rodriguez Diaz, Cristina; Van Broeck, Johan; Taminiau, Bernard et al.
2016In Microbial Pathogenesis, 97, p. 59-78
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Keywords :
C. difficile; Infection; Toxins; Laboratory diagnosis; Typing methods
Abstract :
[en] Recognised as the leading cause of nosocomial antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, the incidence of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) remains high despite efforts to improve prevention and reduce the spread of the bacterium in healthcare settings. In the last decade, many studies have focused on the epidemiology and rapid diagnosis of CDI. In addition, different typing methods have been developed for epidemiological studies. This review explores the history of C. difficile and the current scope of the infection. The variety of available laboratory tests for CDI diagnosis and strain typing methods are also examined.
Disciplines :
Microbiology
Author, co-author :
Rodriguez Diaz, Cristina ;  Université de Liège > Département de sciences des denrées alimentaires (DDA) > Technologie des denrées alimentaires
Van Broeck, Johan
Taminiau, Bernard  ;  Université de Liège > Département de sciences des denrées alimentaires (DDA) > Microbiologie des denrées alimentaires
Demee, Michel
Daube, Georges  ;  Université de Liège > Département de sciences des denrées alimentaires (DDA) > Microbiologie des denrées alimentaires
Language :
English
Title :
Clostridium difficile infection: Early history, diagnosis and molecular strain typing methods.
Publication date :
2016
Journal title :
Microbial Pathogenesis
ISSN :
0882-4010
eISSN :
1096-1208
Publisher :
Academic Press, London, United Kingdom
Volume :
97
Pages :
59-78
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
Commentary :
Review article
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