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clostridium [klo-strid´e-um] (pl. clostri´dia) (L.)

any individual of the genus Clostridium.

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.

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