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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Published in:	Balkan Medical Journal
Main Authors:	Özlem Yoldaş, Mustafa Altındiş, Davut Cufalı, Gülşah Aşık, Recep Keşli
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Trakya University 2016-02-01
Subjects:	Clostridium difficile antibiotic-associated diarrhea toxin A/B glutamate dehydrogenase PCR assay (GeneXpert®)
Online Access:	http://balkanmedicaljournal.org/text.php?lang=en&id=170