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Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2022 In adults, Clostridioides difficile infections are associated with alterations of the intestinal bacterial populations. Although preterm neonates (PN) are frequently colonized by C. difficile, limited data are available regarding the relationship between
Jeanne Couturier +13 more
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Epidemiology of Clostridioides difficile in South Africa
PLOS ONE, 2021 Background Clostridioides difficile (CD) is the most common healthcare-associated enteric infection. There is currently limited epidemiological evidence on CD incidence in South Africa. Aim To estimate the burden of CD infection (CDI) in the South African public sector between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017.
Pieter de Jager +4 more
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Infectious Diseases and Therapy, 2023 Introduction Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a recognized global threat especially for vulnerable populations. It is of particular concern to healthcare providers as it is found in both hospital and community settings, with severe courses ...
Gordon Brestrich +15 more
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Microbiology SpectrumCurrent guidelines recommend the use of a two-step algorithm for the laboratory diagnosis of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). Several commercial rapid immunoassays that detect both GDH and toxin A/B in stool samples are available and could be ...
Hannes Bjarki Vigfússon +3 more
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Antibiotics, 2019 Background: Oral vancomycin is a first line treatment for an initial episode of Clostridioides difficile infection. However, the comparative efficacy of different dosing regimens is lacking evidence in the current literature. Methods: We searched PubMed,
Chia-Yu Chiu +3 more
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The repertoire of ABC proteins in Clostridioides difficile
Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal, 2021 ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters belong to one of the largest membrane protein superfamilies, which function in translocating substrates across biological membranes using energy from ATP hydrolysis. Currently, the classification of ABC transporters in Clostridioides difficile is not complete.
Matthew Phanchana +6 more
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Uncovering the Harms of Treating Clostridioides difficile Colonization
mSphere, 2021 Patients with toxin-negative Clostridioides ...
Christopher R. Polage +1 more
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Clostridioides difficile Flagella
International Journal of Molecular SciencesClostridioides difficile is an important pathogen for humans with a lead in nosocomial infection, but it is also more and more common in communities. Our knowledge of the pathology has historically been focused on the toxins produced by the bacteria that remain its major virulence factors.
Jean-Christophe Marvaud +3 more
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Infection Prevention in Practice, 2019 Summary: We conducted a prospective chart review to determine the prevalence of and reasons for inappropriate Clostridioides difficile test-ordering at a tertiary care hospital. Inappropriate orders accounted for 54% of all tests.
Noah Reich +7 more
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