Severe Clostridium difficile-associated disease in populations previously at low risk--four states, 2005

Authors :: Chernak, E.
Johnson, C.C.
Weltman, A.
McDonald, L.C.
Wiggs, L.
Killgore, G.
Thompson, A.
LeMaile-Williams, M.
Tan E.
Lewis F.M.
Source :: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Dec 2, 2005, Vol. 54 Issue 47, p1201, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: Clostridium difficile is a spore-forming, gram-positive bacillus that produces exotoxins that are pathogenic to humans. C. difficile-associated disease (CDAD) ranges in severity from mild diarrhea to fulminant colitis and death. [...]

Subjects :: Clostridium difficile -- Research
Clostridium difficile -- Risk factors
Clostridium difficile -- Reports

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