Presence of tcdA and tcdB genes confirmed by PCR. Ref
Lemee L, et al. Multiplex PCR targeting tpi (triose phosphate isomerase), tcdA (Toxin A), and tcdB (Toxin B) genes for toxigenic culture of Clostridium difficile. J. Clin. Microbiol. 42(12): 5710-5714, 2004. PubMed: 15583303
Binary toxin gene cdtB not amplified by PCR
Toxinotype 0
Ribotype 001
Toxin B production confirmed by cytotoxicity assay using Vero cells (Cell line # CCL-81).