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Molecular characterization and antimicrobial susceptibilities of Clostridium difficile clinical isolates from Victoria, Australia.
Anaerobe - 1 Aug 2015
Mackin Kate E, Elliott Briony, Kotsanas Despina, Howden Benjamin P, Carter Glen P, Korman Tony M, Riley Thomas V, Rood Julian I, Jenkin Grant A, Lyras Dena
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Some Australian strain types of Clostridium difficile appear unique, highlighting the global diversity of this bacterium. We examined recent and historic local isolates, finding predominantly toxinotype 0 strains, but also toxinotypes V and VIII. All isolates tested were susceptible to vancomycin...
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