Clostridium difficile Infections: A Global Overview of Drug Sensitivity and Resistance Mechanisms
Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is the most prevalent causative pathogen of healthcare-associated diarrhea. Notably, over the past 10 years, the number of Clostridium difficile outbreaks has increased with the rate of morbidity and mortality. The occurrence and spread of C. difficile strains th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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Series: | BioMed Research International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8414257 |