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Current Clostridium difficile Strains May Be Less Susceptible to Metronidazole
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Title Current Clostridium difficile Strains May Be Less Susceptible to Metronidazole
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/573411?src=rss
Description Metronidazole, the standard treatment for Clostridium difficile infection, may have decreased efficacy against the bacillus. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Family Medicine
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Date Apr 24, 2008
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