Clostridium difficile Infection: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Risk Factors, and Therapeutic Options
The incidence and mortality rate of Clostridium difficile infection have increased remarkably in both hospital and community settings during the last two decades. The growth of infection may be caused by multiple factors including inappropriate antibiotic usage, poor standards of environmental clean...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Scientifica |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/916826 |