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New Test Could Speed Detection of C. diff Drug Resistance
Researchers say a modified culture medium can detect fidaxomicin-resistant C. difficile faster and more cheaply, potentially improving treatment decisions.
Key Takeaways
- Researchers added fidaxomicin to standard Brucella agar to flag resistant C. difficile more easily.
- In 126 positive stool samples, the method identified resistant isolates with 100% sensitivity.
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