Molecular characterization and antimicrobial susceptibilities of Clostridium difficile clinical isolates from Victoria, Australia.

2015-05-02

Mackin, Kate E

Elliott, Briony

Kotsanas, Despina

Howden, Benjamin P

Carter, Glen P

Korman, Tony M

Riley, Thomas V

Rood, Julian I

Jenkin, Grant A

Lyras, Dena

Journal Article

10.1016/j.anaerobe.2015.05.001

Some Australian strain types of Clostridium difficile appear unique, highlighting the global diversity of this bacterium. We examined recent and historic local isolates, finding predominantly toxinotype 0 strains, but also toxinotypes V and VIII. All isolates tested were susceptible to vancomycin and metronidazole, while moxifloxacin resistance was only detected in recent strains.

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Anaerobe 2015; 34(): 80-3

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