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Record Nr.

UNINA9910964256003321

Autore

Kato Hideaki

Titolo

Clostridum difficile-associated diarrhea / / Hideaki Kato, [Haru Kato]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hauppauge, N.Y., : Nova Science Publishers, 2010

ISBN

1-61324-466-5

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (62 p.)

Collana

Public health in the 21st century

Bacteriology research developments

Altri autori (Persone)

KatoHaru

Disciplina

616.9/31

Soggetti

Clostridium diseases

Clostridium difficile

Diarrhea

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Historical perspective -- Genetic organization -- Epidemiology -- Classification -- Risk factors -- Pathogenecity -- Symptoms -- Diagnosis -- BIII/NAP1/027 strain -- Treatment -- Prevention.

Sommario/riassunto

Clostridium Difficile is a gram-positive anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium involved in antibiotic-associated diarrhea and colitis, which is developed after administration of antibiotics. This book deals with the occurrence of and treatment options for clostridium difficile among patients who develop this condition.