Journal of medical microbiology
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Data regarding the incidence and molecular epidemiology of Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs) in Greece are limited. ⋯ The CDI incidence was comparable to that in other European countries. The hypervirulent PCR ribotype 027 was not found, whereas ribotypes 017 and 126 predominated. Most CDI cases were in patients who used antibiotics, emphasizing that antimicrobial stewardship should be considered as a cornerstone for the prevention of CDI.