Prevalence and molecular types of Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile on Australian retail vegetables and household surfaces
Toxigenic strains of C. difficile were identified on retail vegetables and within households, highlighting potential for CDI to be acquired within households. Populations at high risk of CDI e.g. patients with inflammatory bowel disease or cancer, could benefit from education on safe handling and cleaning of potential sources of C. difficile in their homes.
Authors
- Linda Selvey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8493-0974)
- Simon Reid
- Thomas V. Riley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1351-3740)
- Su‐Chen Lim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8983-6573)
- Jessica M. Chisholm
- Deirdre A. Collins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6754-9290)
- Molly Lattin
Institutions
- Edith Cowan University (AU)
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- The University of Western Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Anaerobe
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anaerobe.2025.103000
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16