Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Clostridium perfringens (C. perfringens) is a type of bacteria linked to food poisoning. It is the most common ...

Human cases of Clostridium perfringens diarrhea are primarily caused by type F strains (formerly classed as enterotoxigenic type A), which produce enterotoxin (CPE), encoded by the cpe gene. More ...

Clostridium perfringens, a cause of human foodborne and poultry disease, has been isolated from the intestinal tract of poultry and from the processed carcass. Little is known about the incidence and ...

Clostridium perfringens is a conservative tracer and an indicator of sewage-derived pollution in the marine environment. The distribution of Clostridium perfringens spores was measured in sediments ...

Clostridium perfringens infections represent a significant medical challenge, often progressing to life‐threatening sepsis accompanied by rapid intravascular haemolysis. The bacterium produces ...

C. perfringens is a widespread bacterium found in the intestines of animals and humans, known for causing severe enteric diseases. It produces over 20 toxins, with the β-2 toxin (CPB2) being ...

Clostridium Perfringens Apparent Cause of Michigan Outbreak By News Desk on April 13, 2014 ...