[Epidemic risk of disease associated with a new strain of Clostridium difficile]. / Riesgo epidémico de la enfermedad asociada a una nueva cepa de Clostridium difficile.
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin
; 27(5): 278-84, 2009 May.
Article
en Es
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19386385
ABSTRACT
The incidence of Clostridium difficile infection in North America and Europe has increased in the last years, generating concern among health professionals. A new strain of C. difficile has been identified in recent nosocomial outbreaks and community-acquired infections. This new strain, characterized as toxigenic type III, PCR ribotype 027 (C. difficile 027), presents higher pathogenicity because of increased exotoxin production, and a characteristic antibiotic resistance profile. Since 2003, several European countries have notified cases of C. difficile 027-associated disease, a fact that demonstrates its rapid dissemination. In this article, we review the latest nosocomial outbreaks associated with this new strain, which illustrate the need for a standardized surveillance system for early detection and implementation of control measures aimed at reducing the spread of this microorganism.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enterocolitis Seudomembranosa
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Clostridioides difficile
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
Es
Revista:
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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MICROBIOLOGIA
Año:
2009
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
España