Clostridium difficile in Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhoea and Detection of Toxin Producing Strains in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Western Maharashtra

Background: Rampant and injudicious use of broad spectrum antibiotic in hospitalized patients has increased the incidence of Clostridium difficile Associated Diarrhea (CDAD). In recent years, Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) has become more frequent, severe, and difficult to treat. Aim and Obj...

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Main Authors: Priyanka M. Mane, Satish R. Patil, Makarand B. Mane, Geeta S. Karande
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University
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Online Access:http://www.jkimsu.com/jkimsu-vol8no1/JKIMSU,%20Vol.%208,%20No.%201,%20January-March%202019%20Page%2073-79.pdf