Development of a novel method for detection of<i><scp>C</scp>lostridium difficile</i>using<scp>HS</scp>‐<scp>SPME</scp>‐<scp>GC</scp>‐<scp>MS</scp>

Abstract

The ability to identify Cl. difficile-positive stool samples by the analysis of VOCs could allow the development of a VOC detection device which could allow rapid diagnosis of disease and hence prompt treatment with appropriate antibiotics.