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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Main Authors: Piyada Wangroongsarb, Thanitchai Kamthalang, Chutima Jittaprasatsin, Karun Suthivarakom, Nattapong Cheunban, Somchai Sangkitporn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Chaing Mai University 2014-05-01
Series:Journal of Associated Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bulletinAMS/article/view/59955