Reduced tissue perfusion leading to tissue ischemia is a central component of the pathogenesis of myonecrosis caused by Clostridium perfringens. The C.
Michael J Hickey +9 more
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The synergistic necrohemorrhagic action of Clostridium perfringens perfringolysin and alpha toxin in the bovine intestine and against bovine endothelial cells [PDF]
Bovine necrohemorrhagic enteritis is a major cause of mortality in veal calves. Clostridium perfringens is considered as the causative agent, but there has been controversy on the toxins responsible for the disease.
Deprez, Piet +10 more
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Advances in Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Gut Dysbiosis‐Related Diseases
This article reviews the use of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) to treat intestinal diseases like recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It discusses FMT's efficacy, influencing factors such as donor selection, recipient characteristics, and treatment protocols ...
Shuna Hou +4 more
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Probing Genomic Aspects of the Multi-Host Pathogen Clostridium perfringens Reveals Significant Pangenome Diversity, and a Diverse Array of Virulence Factors [PDF]
Clostridium perfringens is an important cause of animal and human infections, however information about the genetic makeup of this pathogenic bacterium is currently limited.
Lindsay J. Hall +5 more
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Systematic review: The gut microbiota as a link between colorectal cancer and obesity
Summary Microbiome modulation is one of the novel strategies in medicine with the greatest future to improve the health of individuals and reduce the risk of different conditions, including metabolic, immune, inflammatory, and degenerative diseases, as well as cancer.
Antonio Jesús Ruiz‐Malagón +5 more
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Isolation of Clostridium septicum during a Blackleg Outbreak in Madagascar
Blackleg outbreaks have been reported at various locations in Vakinankaratra area (Madagascar) in 1996 and 1997, and caused the death of 588 head of cattle within seven months.
J. J. Rajaonarison +5 more
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The effects of storage conditions on viability of Clostridium difficile vegetative cells and spores and toxin activity in human faeces [PDF]
AIMS: Clostridium difficile is a common nosocomial pathogen and as such diagnostic and research methods may necessitate storage of faecal specimens for long periods, followed by subsequent re-examination.
Freeman, J., Wilcox, M.H.
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Dog bites lead to bacterial infections. Isolation and identification of zoonotic bacterial species from the oral cavities of indigenous dogs using biochemical tests were carried out. The antibiotic susceptibility profile of the commonly identified bacteria species was established using Kirby–Bauer disk diffusion approach.
Paul Mukasa +6 more
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When Gas Replaces the Liver: A Rare Case of Successfully Treated Emphysematous Hepatitis
Emphysematous hepatitis is a rare condition characterized by the presence of gas within the hepatic parenchyma. Only a limited number of cases have been reported, with most patients experiencing poor outcomes and median survival time ranging from hours to days after diagnosis.
Dirin Ukwade +6 more
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Alpha Toxin Purification and Antibody Production Against Local Strain of Clostridium septicum NH2 [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Clostridium septicum has played a significant role as a causative agent of many acute fetal diseases in man and animals. Alpha- toxin is the main factor in the pathogenesis of C.
Mohsen Najafi Najafi +2 more
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