Asymptomatic Carriers of Toxigenic C. difficile in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Meta-Analysis of Prevalence and Risk Factors
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Asymptomatic Carriers of Toxigenic C. difficile in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Meta-Analysis of Prevalence and Risk Factors
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PLoS One
Volume 10, Issue 2, Pages e0117195
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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2015-02-24
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10.1371/journal.pone.0117195
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