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A simple guide to Clostridium difficile

  • Document type:
    Publication
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    16 July 2007
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Publication format:
    Electronic only
  • Gateway reference:
    5264
  • Pages:
    2
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown copyright

This guide explains what C. difficile is, how it developed and ways in which it can cause infection.

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