The prevalence of C. difficile infection by culture method and typing toxin genes by multiplex polymerase chain reaction (mPCR)

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
Subjects:
Clostridium difficile
mPCR
toxin genes
Online Access:https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bulletinAMS/article/view/59955

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