Surveillance of Clostridium difficile infection during the period 2008-2009 in Rho hospital

Clostridium difficile is a Gram positive bacillus, anaerobic, sporogenous, with oro-faecal transmission. The formation of the spores can persist in a long time, encouraging the transmission. Diarrhoea is the most common symptom but abdominal pain and fever may also occur. The most common risk factor...

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Main Authors: Cristina Rescaldani, Gabriella Candelieri, Marina Re, Roberto Ottaviano, Giovanna Miseferi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-03-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2390