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Reactivity of the CD D-1 latex test with Clostridium difficile and other bacteria
S Wongwanich1, M Kusum, R Phan-Urai
1National Institute of Health, Department of Medical Sciences, Nonthaburi, Thailand.
Abstract:
The reactivity of a commercial latex test with thirty-three species of bacteria was tested. Toxigenic and nontoxigenic strains of Clostridium difficile gave a positive result in the CD D-1 latex test. Cross-reactions were also given by C. putrificum, C. sporogenes and proteolytic C. botulinum.