Surface Morphology Differences in Clostridium difficile Spores, Based on Different Strains and Methods of Purification.

In conclusion, we observed significant variation in the spore morphology of clinical isolates of C. difficile due in part to the methods used to produce them. Sonication in particular can markedly change spore appearance and properties. The results of this study highlight the importance of adopting "standard" methods when attempting to compare results between studies and to understand the significance of their differences. PMID: 31344453 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Anaerobe - Category: Microbiology Authors: Tags: Anaerobe Source Type: research