Comparison of rectal swabs and fecal samples for the detection of Clostridioides difficile infections with a new in-house PCR assay

Authors: Ann Huletsky, Vivian G. Loo, Yves Longtin, Jean Longtin, Sylvie Trottier, Cécile L. Tremblay, Rodica Gilca, Christian Lavallée, Éliel Brochu, Ève Bérubé, Martine Bastien, Marthe Bernier, Martin Gagnon, Johanne Frenette, Julie Bestman-Smith, Louise Deschênes, Michel G. Bergeron

Source: Microbiology Spectrum, Vol 12, Iss 6 (2024)

Subject Terms: Clostridioides difficile, diagnostics, molecular methods, rectal swabs, Microbiology, QR1-502

File Description: electronic resource

Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2165-0497

Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/a1204a59c9784a3b99874f917da93c1f