Virulence Factors of Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile Linked to Recurrent Infections

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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Main Authors: Laura Tijerina-Rodríguez, Licet Villarreal-Treviño, Rayo Morfín-Otero, Adrián Camacho-Ortíz, E. Garza-González
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/7127850

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