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#PopQuiz: Analysis of #Cdiff infection cases from the United States supports the significance of the North American pulsed field gel electrophoresis type 1 (NAP1) strain in determining patient outcomes.
Studies during the initial #COVID19 wave revealed a notable decline in the #CDIff incidence, indicating the positive impact of strict adherence to infection control measures in health care settings. #CDI#InfectionControl
While #antibiotics are essential for treating bacterial infections, their use can inadvertently increase the risk of #Cdiff infection by disrupting the natural balance of the gut #microbiota.
#PopQuiz: The North American pulsed field gel electrophoresis type 1 (NAP1) strain of C. difficile is also described as PCR ribotype 027 and restriction endonuclease analysis (REA) group BI.
The presence of both enterotoxin (Toxin A) and cytotoxic toxin (Toxin B) in most pathogenic strains of #Cdiff highlights the importance of toxin-mediated mechanisms in disease pathology. #Toxins#Pathogenesis
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