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clostridia members of the genus Clostridium. enterotoxic clostridia produce enterotoxins. See also enterotoxemia. histotoxic clostridia are invasive and cause extensive destruction of muscle and connective tissue and are characterized by the formation of gas. Include C. chauvoei, C. colinum, C. hemolyticum, C. novyi, C. perfringens type A and C, C. septicum and C. sordellii. neurotoxic clostridia produce neurotoxins. Include C. botulinum, C. tetani. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Through partial DNA sequence analysis, the company has identified Clostridia and Thermatoga as two of the key members of this consortium. The most commonly encountered, clinically important clostridia include Clostridium perfringens, C. In November 2001, 23 year-old Brian Lykins died after receiving a tissue transplant contaminated with Clostridia (a type of bacteria), which led to a temporary halt to all elective knee surgeries in Minnesota. |
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