In vivo animal models confirm an increased virulence potential and pathogenicity of the NAP1/RT027/ST01 genotype within the Clostridium difficile MLST Clade 2

ConclusionsDespite their close phylogenic relatedness, our results demonstrate differences in pathogenicity and virulence levels in Clade 2C. difficile strains, confirm the high severity of infections caused by the NAP1/RT027/ST01 strain, and highlight the importance ofC. difficile typing.
Source: Gut Pathogens - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research