The recognition and characterisation of Finnish Clostridium difficile isolates resembling PCR-ribotype 027

Conclusion Our results show a high diversity within 28 Finnish RT027-like C. difficile isolates, with twelve CE-ribotyping profiles and eleven STs. MLVA revealed the regional spread of RTs 016, 027, 176 and F3. The presence of Δ117 in the tcdC gene in eight non-027 RTs highlights the importance of careful interpretation of the results from molecular systems targeting this site in the genome of C. difficile and the need of strain typing for epidemiological purposes.
Source: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research