John G. Bartlett: Contributions to the discovery of Clostridium difficile antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
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Abstract
In 1975 John Bartlett began trials investigating the problem of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis. His work led the discovery of Clostridium difficile and he identified it as the leading cause of hospital-associated infections.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Clostridioides difficile
- Cross Infection
- Diarrhea
- Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous