An osmotic laxative renders mice susceptible to prolonged Clostridioides difficile colonization and hinders clearance
S. Tomkovich, A. Taylor, J. King, J. Colovas, L. Bishop, K. McBride, S. Royzenblat, N. A. Lesniak, I. L. Bergin, P. D. Schloss
This study shows that PEG laxative treatment in mice increases susceptibility to C. difficile colonization and delays clearance.
bioRxiv · Jul 13, 2021Microbiology