Article
International Clostridium difficile animal strain collection and large diversity of animal associated strains.
BMC microbiology - 28 Jun 2014
Janezic Sandra, Zidaric Valerija, Pardon Bart, Indra Alexander, Kokotovic Branko, Blanco Jose Luis, Seyboldt Christian, Diaz Cristina Rodriguez, Poxton Ian R, Perreten Vincent, Drigo Ilenia, Jiraskova Alena, Ocepek Matjaz, Weese J Scott, Songer J Glenn, Wilcox Mark H, Rupnik Maja
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Clostridium difficile is an important cause of intestinal infections in some animal species and animals might be a reservoir for community associated human infections. Here we describe a collection of animal associated C. difficile strains from 12 countries based on inclusion criteria of one strain (PCR ribotype) per animal species per laboratory. RESULTS: Altogether 112 isolates were collected and...
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