Clostridium difficile--more difficult than ever.
Clostridium difficile--more difficult than ever.
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DOI:
10.1056/nejmra0707500
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2008-10-30
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通讯作者:
LaMont, J Thomas
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作者:
Kelly, Ciaran P;LaMont, J Thomas
Because of mutations in this opportunistic pathogen, infections withC. difficilehave become both more prevalent and more virulent. This article summarizes recent changes in the epidemiology of this infection and explains what is known about the changes in disease severity and the response to therapy. The authors discuss the use of new antibiotics, probiotics, immunotherapy, and even bacteriotherapy.