Clostridium difficile diagnosis: not always a bed of roses
Clostridium difficile is a leading cause of nosocomial diarrhoea and one of the most common healthcare-associated infections. A dramatic worldwide increase in the incidence of C. difficile infection has occurred over the past two decades with the emergence of hypervirulent strains. Accurate and timely laboratory diagnosis of C. difficile infection is fundamental to ensure patients […]
