Humoral immune response as predictor of recurrence in Clostridium difficile infection

Volume: 20, Issue: 12, Pages: 1323 - 1328
Published: Dec 1, 2014
Abstract
Low serum concentrations of antibodies directed against the toxins TcdA and TcdB have been associated with a higher risk of recurrence of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) after successful antibiotic treatment. However, there are conflicting reports. Herein, we compared serum levels of antibodies of patients with a single episode of CDI with those of patients who subsequently suffered a recurrence. We used a serum bank from patients who...
Paper Details
Title
Humoral immune response as predictor of recurrence in Clostridium difficile infection
Published Date
Dec 1, 2014
Volume
20
Issue
12
Pages
1323 - 1328
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