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Phylogenomic analysis of the collagen-like BclA proteins in Clostridioides difficile.
Applied and environmental microbiology - 20 May 2026
Cid-Rojas Francisca, Guerrero-Araya Enzo, Brito-Silva Christian, Pizarro-Guajardo Marjorie, Rodríguez César, Paredes-Sabja Daniel
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Clostridioides difficile is a Gram-positive, anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium and a major nosocomial pathogen, notable for its high genetic diversity. C. difficile has been classified into five classical phylogenetic clades (C1-C5) and five cryptic clades (C-I to C-V), reflecting its extensive genome plasticity. In addition, C. difficile spores are considered essential for the onset, persistence, and...
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