Worldwide,
Clostridium difficile is one of the most important nosocomial pathogens and the main cause of antibiotic associated diarrhea. However, for routine diagnosis of
C. difficile infections (CDIs), a highly specific and sensitive method that is straightforward and fast at the same time is still missing. In this study, a PCR based diagnostic assay was developed applying subtraction hybridization. This novel assay allows accurate and fast diagnosis of CDI and, simultaneously, causative strains can further be classified regarding increased virulence or incidence, respectively.
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Worldwide,
Clostridium difficile is one of the most important nosocomial pathogens and the main cause of antibiotic associated diarrhea. However, for routine diagnosis of
C. difficile infections (CDIs), a highly specific and sensitive method that is straightforward and fast at the same time is still missing. In this study, a PCR based diagnostic assay was developed applying subtraction hybridization. This novel assay allows accurate and fast diagnosis of CDI and, simultaneously, causative strain...
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