Molecular typing of C. difficile clinical isolates in an outbreak evaluation
Introduction: Clostridium difficile is a Gram-positive spore-forming anaerobic bacillus. C. difficile is one of the major responsible of hospital acquired infections, since its spores are highly resistant to heat and common detergents treatment.The aim of this study was to exclude a nosocomial infec...
Main Authors: | , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
PAGEPress Publications
2009-12-01
|
Series: | Microbiologia Medica |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2515 |