Virulence Factors of Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile Linked to Recurrent Infections
From 20 to 30% of Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile infection (CDI), patients might develop recurrence of the infection (RCDI) and, after the first recurrence, the risk of further episodes increases up to 60%. Several bacterial virulence factors have been associated with RCDI, including the ele...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/7127850 |