Whole genome sequencing can improve surveillance and control of Clostridium perfringens, say researchers. Clostridium perfringens bacteria are responsible for an estimated 80,000 cases of diarrhea in ...

Clostridium perfringens (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 ...

The Anchorage Daily News reports that Alaska health officials have traced the source of a foodborne illness outbreak that sickened dozens of hospital workers in Homer to a single item The Department ...

A common cause of food poisoning, this bacteria’s growth might be regulated by the presence of certain amino acids. Food poisoning is a common, yet unpleasant, illness caused by eating contaminated ...

Clostridium perfringens is a Gram-positive, spore-forming anaerobe distinguished by an extensive arsenal of protein toxins that underpin its capacity to cause a spectrum of diseases in humans and ...

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A team analyzed the amino acids that affect the formation of spores in a bacterium that causes food poisoning, Clostridium perfringens, and identified serine as an amino acid that inhibits spore ...

A pivotal study has uncovered the genetic nuances of the cpb2 gene in Clostridium perfringens, a bacterium responsible for intestinal infections. The research indicates that cpb2 may enhance the ...