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An Evaluation of Repeat Stool Testing for Clostridium difficile Infection by Polymerase Chain Reaction

14 Feb 2012

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GOALS: To evaluate the yield of repeat stool polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing in patients with suspected Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). BACKGROUND: CDI is a major challenge in health care due to its frequent occurrence and high associated costs. Enzyme immunoassay and PCR are commonly performed diagnostic tests for CDI. METHODS: Our microbiology laboratory database was queried from January 1, 2008...

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PMID: 22334221
DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e3182432273

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