Genomic Delineation of Zoonotic Origins of Clostridium difficile

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Clostridium difficile is toxin-producing antimicrobial resistant (AMR) enteropathogen historically associated with diarrhoea and pseudomembranous colitis in hospitalised patients. In recent years, there have been dramatic increases in the incidence and severity of C. difficile infection (CDI), and associated morbidity and mortality, in both healthcare and community settings. C. difficile is an ancient and diverse...

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