Association of healthcare exposure with acquisition of different Clostridium difficile strain types in patients with recurrent infection or colonization after clinical resolution of initial infection.

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BACKGROUND: Following the resolution of an episode of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), the factors associated with acquisition of different C. difficile strain types in patients with recurrent infection or persistent colonization have not been evaluated. AIM: To explore factors with potential correlation with acquisition of different C. difficile strain types in patients clinically cured of CDI through...

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