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. 2019;38(3):73-74.
doi: 10.12938/bmfh.19-001. Epub 2019 Apr 5.

Is primary prevention of Clostridioides difficile infection possible with combination probiotics in elderly orthopedic patients?

Takahiko Nagamine  1   2
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Is primary prevention of Clostridioides difficile infection possible with combination probiotics in elderly orthopedic patients?

Takahiko Nagamine. Biosci Microbiota Food Health. 2019.
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Annual CDI incidence before and after the introduction of combination probiotics.
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