| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8740845 | Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection | 2018 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Our results show a high diversity within 28 Finnish RT027-like C. difficile isolates, with twelve CE-ribotyping profiles and eleven STs. MLVA revealed the regional spread of RTs 016, 027, 176 and F3. The presence of Î117 in the tcdC gene in eight non-027 RTs highlights the importance of careful interpretation of the results from molecular systems targeting this site in the genome of C. difficile and the need of strain typing for epidemiological purposes.
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Authors
Marcela Krutova, Otakar Nyc, Jana Matejkova, Ed J. Kuijper, Jari Jalava, Silja Mentula,