Epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment ofClostridium difficileinfection
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Epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment ofClostridium difficileinfection
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Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy
Volume 10, Issue 12, Pages 1405-1423
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Informa UK Limited
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2012-12-20
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10.1586/eri.12.135
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