A Diagnostic Algorithm for the Detection of Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea

Background: Clostridium difficile is a common cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea, which is usually associated with previous antibiotic use. The clinical manifestations of C. difficile infection (CDI) may range from mild diarrhea to fulminant colitis. Clostridium difficile should be considered in di...

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Main Authors: Özlem Yoldaş, Mustafa Altındiş, Davut Cufalı, Gülşah Aşık, Recep Keşli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2016-02-01
Series:Balkan Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://balkanmedicaljournal.org/text.php?lang=en&id=170