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A genomic analysis of Clostridium difficile infections in blunt trauma patients.
The journal of trauma and acute care surgery - 1 Jan 2013
Efron Philip Alexander, Liu Huazhi, Lottenberg Lawrence, Cuenca Alex Gervacio, Gentile Lori Filichia, Miggins Makesha Vernee, Bihorac Azra, Baker Henry V, Moore Frederick Alan, Moldawer Lyle Linc, Ang Darwin N
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Evidence demonstrates that susceptibility to Clostridium difficile infection is related to host risk factors as much as bacterial potency. Using blood leukocyte genome-wide expression patterns of severe blunt trauma patients obtained by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences-sponsored Glue Grant Inflammation and the Host Response to Injury, we examined leukocyte genomic profiles of...
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