Clostridium difficile is a leading cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea worldwide. The
diagnosis of C. difficile infection (CDI) requires both clinical manifestations and a positive …

Clostridioides difficile (Clostridium difficile) sequence type 11 (ST11) is well established in
production animal populations worldwide and contributes considerably to the global burden …

Increasing evidence suggests that altered intestinal microbial composition and function
result in an increased risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD); however, the …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is one of the most common nosocomial
pathogens worldwide. Although the emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) P. aeruginosa …

Fecal microbiota transplantation has proven to be an effective treatment for infections with
the gram-positive enteropathogen Clostridium difficile. Despite its effectiveness, the exact …

A scarlet fever outbreak began in mainland China and Hong Kong in 2011 (refs.–).
Macrolide-and tetracycline-resistant Streptococcus pyogenes emm 12 isolates represent the …

The abrupt expansion of Escherichia coli sequence type (ST) 131 is unmatched among
Gram negative bacteria. In many ways, ST131 can be considered a real-world model for the …

Antibiotic resistance in bacteria has emerged as a global challenge over the past 90 years,
compromising our ability to effectively treat infections. There has been a dramatic increase in …

Premature infants are highly vulnerable to aberrant gastrointestinal tract colonization, a
process that may lead to diseases like necrotizing enterocolitis. Thus, spread of potential …

Molecular typing is an essential tool to monitor Clostridium difficile infections and outbreaks
within healthcare facilities. Molecular typing also plays a key role in defining the regional …