Whole genome sequencing of toxigenic Clostridium difficile in asymptomatic carriers: insights into possible role in transmission.

Halstead F. D., Ravi A., Thomson N., Nuur M., Hughes K., Brailey M., Oppenheim B. A.. (2018)

The Journal of hospital infection

Estimates of the prevalence of asymptomatically carried Clostridium difficile in elderly patients in long-term care range from 0% to 51%. Asymptomatic carriage is possibly a risk factor for the development of infection, and there is ongoing debate surrounding the role of asymptomatic carriage in transmission.

The Journal of hospital infection

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