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Genetic and phenotypic characteristics of Clostridium (Clostridioides) difficile from canine, bovine, and pediatric populations
22 Feb 2022
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OBJECTIVES: Carriage of Clostridioides difficile by different species of animals has led to speculation that animals could represent a reservoir of this pathogen for human infections. The objective of this study was to compare C. difficile isolates from humans, dogs, and cattle from a restricted geographic area. METHODS: C. difficile isolates from 36 dogs and 15 dairy calves underwent whole genome sequencing, and...
