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A molecular epidemiological and transmission analysis of Clostridioides difficile using draft whole-genome sequencing in a single hospital.
BMC infectious diseases - 17 Sept 2024
Miyazaki Taito, Aoki Kotaro, Maeda Tadashi, Komori Kohji, Yoshizawa Sadako, Ishii Yoshikazu, Urita Yoshihisa, Tateda Kazuhiro
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BACKGROUND: The nosocomial transmission of toxin-producing Clostridioides difficile is a significant concern in infection control. C. difficile, which resides in human intestines, poses a risk of transmission, especially when patients are in close contact with medical staff. METHODS: To investigate the nosocomial transmission of C. difficile in a single center, we analyzed the genetic relationships of the...
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