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Clostridium difficile toxin genes in stool
Indications:
- pseudomembranous colitis
Contraindications:
- absence of diarrhea [2]
Specimen:
- stool-stained swabs may be adequate [1]
General
Clostridium difficile toxin genes
References
- Kundrapu S et al.
Utility of perirectal swab specimens for diagnosis of
Clostridium difficile infection.
Clin Infect Dis 2012 Dec 1; 55:1527
PMID: 22911648
- 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/