Therapy for Clostridium difficile infection – any news beyond Metronidazole and Vancomycin?
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DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2017.1362978
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Infections with Clostridium difficile (CDI) represent a major burden for the health care system. Treatment is generally by antibiotic therapy with metronidazole and vancomycin, but efficacy remains suboptimal. Areas covered: This review discusses… read more here.
Keywords: clostridium difficile; infection; therapy clostridium; metronidazole vancomycin ... See more keywords
Antimicrobial Resistance of Clostridioides difficile in Children from a Tertiary Pediatric Hospital in Shanghai, China
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DOI: 10.2147/idr.s441312
Abstract: Background Our previous study reported a high rate of recurrence in children with Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) infection (CDI) after conventional antibiotic therapy. Here, we aimed to explore whether metronidazole and vancomycin resistant C. difficile… read more here.
Keywords: resistance; difficile isolates; metronidazole vancomycin; clostridioides difficile ... See more keywords