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Molecular characterization and genotyping of isolates from cancer patients with Clostridioides difficile infection or asymptomatic colonization.
Journal of medical microbiology - 1 Aug 2023
de-la-Rosa-Martinez Daniel, Bobadilla Del Valle Miriam, Esteban-Kenel Veronica, Zinser Peniche Paola, Ponce De León Garduño Alfredo, Cornejo Juárez Patricia, Sánchez Cruz María Nancy, Camacho-Ortiz Adrian, Vilar-Compte Diana
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Introduction. Cancer patients with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) are at a higher risk for adverse outcomes. In addition, a high prevalence of Clostridioides difficile asymptomatic colonization (CDAC) has been reported in this vulnerable population.Gap Statement. The molecular characteristics and potential role of CDAC in healthcare-related transmission in the cancer population have been poorly...
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