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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Galenos Publishing House
2016-02-01
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Series: | Balkan Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | http://balkanmedicaljournal.org/text.php?lang=en&id=170 |