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Clostridium difficile enterotoxin B in stool

Indications: - diagnosis of C difficile colitis Contraindications: - absence of diarrhea [2] Notes: - specificity for C difficile colitis lower in children < 3 years of age

Related

Clostridium difficile enterotoxin B

Specific

C difficile enterotoxin B & epidemic 027/NAP1/BI strain (Cepheid Xpert C. difficile/Epi assay)

General

C difficile enterotoxin (C difficile enterotoxin A+B) in stool

References

  1. American Academy of Pediatrics COMMITTEE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASES. Clostridium difficile Infection in Infants and Children. Pediatrics. 2013 Jan;131(1):196-200 PMID: 23277317 http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2012/12/25/peds.2012-2992.abstract
  2. Choosing Wisely. Feb 23, 2015 Infectious Diseases Society of America Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question http://www.choosingwisely.org/doctor-patient-lists/infectious-diseases-society-of-america/