Spore formation and spore germination of Clostridium difficile

Clostridium difficile is the major underlying cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea and poses a risk for healthcare systems worldwide. Endospores produced during sporulation are widely regarded to be the infectious agent of C. difficile associated diarrhoea. These spores are able to withstand a v...

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Main Author: Heeg, Daniela
Published: University of Nottingham 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.594825