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Biofilm-derived spores of Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile exhibit increased thermotolerance compared to planktonic spores.

Authors :
Pickering DS
Wilcox MH
Chilton CH
Source :
Anaerobe [Anaerobe] 2018 Dec; Vol. 54, pp. 169-171. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Oct 05.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Biofilm-derived spores of strains of four ribotypes (001, 020, 027 & 078) of Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile were found to exhibit increased thermotolerance compared to spores produced in planktonic culture. In addition, 'thick' and 'thin' exosporium morphotypes described previously were visualised by electron microscopy in both biofilm and planktonic spores.<br /> (Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1095-8274
Volume :
54
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Anaerobe
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30292821
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anaerobe.2018.10.003