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Effects of co-infection on the clinical outcomes of Clostridium difficile infection [PDF]

, 2020
Background: Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is a spore-forming, Gram-positive rod that is known to be associated with antibiotic use. It is one of the leading causes of nosocomial diarrhea in the industrialized world and therefore warrants further ...
Alturkmani, Hani, Brewer, Joseph, Lodhi, Hafsa, Mittal, Vishal, Shafiq, Muhammad, Ullah, Waqas, Zafar, Yousaf   +6 more
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Characterization of the Adherence of Clostridium difficile Spores: The Integrity of the Outermost Layer Affects Adherence Properties of Spores of the Epidemic Strain R20291 to Components of the Intestinal Mucosa [PDF]

, 2016
Indexación: Web of Science.Clostridium difficile is the causative agent of the most frequently reported nosocomial diarrhea worldwide. The high incidence of recurrent infection is the main clinical challenge of C. difficile infections (CBI). Formation of
Banawas, Saeed, Calderón, Iván, Castro-Córdova, Pablo, Fuentes, Juan A., Gil, Fernando, Miranda-Cárdenas, Camila, Mora-Uribe, Paola, Paredes-Sabja, Daniel, Rodas, Paula I., Sarker, Mahfuzur R.   +9 more
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Decoding the Pathophysiology of Autoimmune Diseases—Mechanism, Triggers, and Nanotherapeutics: A Review

Advanced NanoBiomed Research, EarlyView.
This review highlights how autoimmune diseases arise from intertwined immunological, genetic, and environmental factors, emphasizing gut microbiota dysbiosis as a pivotal driver. It outlines emerging nanotechnology‐based strategies—such as liposomes, hydrogels, and polymeric nanoparticles—that enhance targeted drug delivery, minimize systemic toxicity,
Md. Meraj Ansari, Yunhui Min, Eun‐Ju Ko, Doyoung Kwon, Rehan Khan, Young‐Ok Son   +5 more
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Surveillance of Clostridium difficile infection during the period 2008-2009 in Rho hospital

Microbiologia Medica, 2011
Clostridium difficile is a Gram positive bacillus, anaerobic, sporogenous, with oro-faecal transmission. The formation of the spores can persist in a long time, encouraging the transmission.
Cristina Rescaldani, Gabriella Candelieri, Marina Re, Roberto Ottaviano, Giovanna Miseferi   +4 more
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Clostridium difficile Infection

Microbiology Spectrum, 2016
ABSTRACT Clostridium difficile is an anaerobic, Gram-positive, spore-forming, toxin-secreting bacillus that has long been recognized to be the most common etiologic pathogen of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. C.
Jae Hyun, Shin, Esteban, Chaves-Olarte, Cirle A, Warren   +2 more
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Lifting the lid: a clinical audit on commode cleaning [PDF]

, 2010
Many healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are preventable by infection control procedures designed to interrupt the transmission of organisms from a source. Commodes are in use constantly throughout healthcare facilities.
Ayliffe GAJ, Biotrace., Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Cresswell J., Department of Health, Department of Health, Department of Health, Department of Health, Helen Bucior, Higgs J., I nfection Control Nurses Association, Inglis TJJ., Joan Cochrane, LoBiondo-Wood G., National Audit Office, National Clostridium difficile Standards Group, National Institute for Clinical Excellence, National Patient Safety Agency, NHS Estates, Pratt R., Wilson J.   +20 more
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Multi‐Omics Insights Into the Role of Fructooligosaccharides Supplementation in Alleviating Salpingitis in Laying Hens

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Multi‐omics analysis revealed that FOS supplementation increased the abundance of Phascolarctobacterium, GCA‐900066575, Shuttleworthia, Olsenella, Eubacterium_hallii_group while decreasing Alistipes. It also influenced the metabolism of S‐lactoylglutathione, p‐cresol glucuronate, 2‐phenylethanol glucuronide, propionic acid, dulcitol, and inhibited the ...
Dan Song, Tao Duan, Rong Li, Xiaoqiu Wang, Fengdong Zhang, Jia Feng, Lin Qiao, Junlin Cheng, Lixian Chen, Aike Li, Yuna Min, Weiwei Wang   +11 more
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Clostridium difficile Infection, Colorado and the Northwestern United States, 2007

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2012
To determine the incidence of Clostridium difficile infection during 2007, we examined infection in adult inpatient and outpatient members of a managed-care organization. Incidence was 14.9 C. difficile infections per 10,000 patient-years.
Jennifer L. Kuntz, Eric S. Johnson, Marsha A. Raebel, Amanda F. Petrik, Xiuhai Yang, Micah L. Thorp, Steven J. Spindel, Nancy Neil, David H. Smith   +8 more
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Clostridium difficile Infections in Veterans Health Administration Long-Term Care Facilities

Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 2014
OBJECTIVE A nationwide initiative was implemented in February 2014 to decrease Clostridium difficile infections (CDI) in Veterans Affairs (VA) long-term care facilities.
J. S. Reeves, M. Evans, L. Simbartl, S. Kralovic, A. Kelly, R. Jain, G. Roselle   +6 more
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Diagnostics of dairy and beef cattle diarrhea. [PDF]

, 2012
Calf diarrhea is a multifactorial disease related to a combination of host and pathogen factors. The most common pathogens found in diarrheic calves are cryptosporidium, rotavirus, coronavirus, Salmonella, attaching and effacing E coli and F5 (K99 ...
Blanchard, Patricia Carey
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