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788. Evaluation of a Multiplex PCR Panel and Confirmatory Cytotoxin Testing on Clostridioides difficile at a Pediatric Hospital

BACKGROUND: With the introduction of gastrointestinal multiplex PCR (mPCR) tests, clinicians have received an increased number of positive tests for Clostridioides difficile. Patients who test positive via mPCR may not have a positive toxin assay indicative of true infection and may not need antibio...

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Autores principales: Lauth, Michael J, Cook, Greg, Silio, Margarita
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7778112/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.978