<i>Clostridioides difficile</i> in Calves in Central Italy: Prevalence, Molecular Typing, Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Association with Antibiotic Administration

<i>Clostridioides difficile</i> in Calves in Central Italy: Prevalence, Molecular Typing, Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Association with Antibiotic Administration

The emergence of <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> as the main agent of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea has raised concerns about its potential zoonotic role in different animal species. The use of antimicrobials is a major risk factor for <i>C. difficile</i> infection. Here, w...

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Main Authors: Francesca Blasi, Carmela Lovito, Elisa Albini, Luca Bano, Gastone Dalmonte, Ilenia Drigo, Carmen Maresca, Francesca Romana Massacci, Serenella Orsini, Sara Primavilla, Eleonora Scoccia, Silvia Tofani, Claudio Forte, Chiara Francesca Magistrali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
<i>Clostridium difficile</i>
calves
antibiotics
resistance
ribotypes
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/2/515

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