The Value of Repeat Clostridium difficile Toxin Testing during and after an Outbreak of C difficile-Associated Diarrhea
BACKGROUND: The recent increase in Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) has led to questions about the reproducibility and sensitivity of C difficile toxin testing (CDTT). While there have been recommendations to repeat CDTT following a negative result, previous studies have failed to sh...
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Main Author: | Joseph Dylewski |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2011-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/591239 |
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