Evaluation of the Xpert Clostridium difficile Assay for the Diagnosis of Clostridium difficile Infection
Infection with Clostridium difficile is a growing concern because of the increasing prevalence and spread of nosocomial infections. Emergence of the hypervirulent 027/NAP1/BI strain is also notable. Existing diagnostic methods have low sensitivity or are time-consuming. Therefore, establishing a rap...
Main Authors: | Shin, Saeam, Kim, Minkyung, Kim, Myungsook, Lim, Heejung, Kim, Heejung, Lee, Kyungwon, Chong, Yunsop |
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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The Korean Society for Laboratory Medicine
2012
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3427823/ |
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