Understanding the genetic mechanisms of Clostridium difficile toxin regulation and clinical relapse

Clostridium difficile is the leading cause of health care associated diarrhoea and remains a burden for the NHS. Disease symptoms can range from mild diarrhoea through to fulminant pseudomembranous colitis, resulting in mortality for some patients. Recurrence is a major problem and estimates are t...

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Main Author: Lister, Michelle M.
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2018
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/53216/