Effective utilization of evolving methods for the laboratory diagnosis of Clostridium difficile infection.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Physicians should understand the performance characteristics of evolving laboratory tests used to diagnose Clostridium difficile infection if they are to correctly integrate test results with clinical information and formulate an appropriate therapeutic intervention for patients with antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
Medical subject headings
- Bacteriological Techniques
- Clinical Laboratory Techniques
- Clostridioides difficile
- Clostridium Infections