Chapter 46

Clostridium difficile

Mark H. Wilcox

Mark H. Wilcox

Department of Microbiology, Leeds General Infirmary & University of Leeds, Old Medical School, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK

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First published: 20 January 2006

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Historical Aspects

  • Description of the Organism

  • Pathogenicity

  • Epidemiology

  • Clinical Features

  • Laboratory Diagnosis

  • Management of Infection

  • Prevention and Control

  • References

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