The prevalence of C. difficile infection by culture method and typing toxin genes by multiplex polymerase chain reaction (mPCR)
Introduction: Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea is a global health problem. The pathogenicity of this bacterium is determined by production of two major toxins: enterotoxin A and cytotoxin B. The clinical feature typically includes diarrhea, lower abdominal pain and systemic symptoms, such a...
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Language: | English |
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Chaing Mai University
2014-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Associated Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bulletinAMS/article/view/59955 |