Molecular characterization and antimicrobial susceptibilities of Clostridium difficile clinical isolates from Victoria, Australia

Kate E Mackin; Briony Elliott; Despina Kotsanas; Benjamin P Howden; Glen P Carter; Tony M Korman; Thomas V Riley; Julian I Rood; Grant A Jenkin; Dena Lyras

doi:10.1016/j.anaerobe.2015.05.001

Molecular characterization and antimicrobial susceptibilities of Clostridium difficile clinical isolates from Victoria, Australia

Kate E Mackin, Briony Elliott, Despina Kotsanas, Benjamin P Howden, Glen P Carter, Tony M Korman, Thomas V Riley, Julian I Rood, Grant A Jenkin, Dena Lyras

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Some Australian strain types of Clostridium difficile appear unique, highlighting the global diversity of this bacterium. We examined recent and historic local isolates, finding predominantly toxinotype 0 strains, but also toxinotypes V and VIII. All isolates tested were susceptible to vancomycin and metronidazole, while moxifloxacin resistance was only detected in recent strains.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	80 - 83
Number of pages	4
Journal	Anaerobe
Volume	34
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anaerobe.2015.05.001
Publication status	Published - 2015

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Molecular characterization and antimicrobial susceptibilities of Clostridium difficile clinical isolates from Victoria, Australia

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