This strain has a unique toxin profile thought to represent increased virulence ... risk factor for this new strain. Loo VG et al. A predominantly clonal multi-institutional outbreak of ...

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difficile spores. Major risk factors are hospitalization, advancing age and exposure to antibiotics. Toxins A and B are thought to be the major virulence factors. There are limited treatment options.

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