The Evaluation of Clostridium difficile Toxin A ve B Positivity Rates and Epidemiological Characteristics in Febrile Neutropenic Patients with Diarrhea

Introduction: Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is the most commonly identified causative agent of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Since immunosuppression is a significant risk factor in febrile neutropenic patients who complain of diarrhea, investigation of toxin A/B is recommended. In this stud...

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Main Authors: Nur EFE İRİS, Aslıhan DEMİREL, Safiye KOÇULU, Esin ÇEVİK, Aylin ORDU, Reyhan DİZ KÜÇÜKKAYA
Format: Article
Language:Turkish
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2015-12-01
Series:Mediterranean Journal of Infection, Microbes and Antimicrobials
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Online Access:http://www.mjima.org/pdf.php?&id=64