New definitions will help, but cultures are critical for resolving unanswered questions about Clostridium difficile

被引：13

作者：

Gerding, Dale N.

机构：

[1] Vet Adm Hosp, Hines, IL 60153 USA

[2] Loyola Univ, Stritch Sch Med, Maywood, IL 60153 USA

来源：

INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY | 2007年 / 28卷 / 02期

关键词：

COLONIZATION PRESSURE; DIARRHEA; STRAIN; TOXIN; INFECTION; DIAGNOSIS; CYTOTOXIN; TESTS;

D O I：

10.1086/512550

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

引用

页码：113 / 115

页数：3

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