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MLST analysis reveals a highly conserved core genome among poultry isolates of Clostridium septicum.
Anaerobe - 1 Jun 2009
Neumann Anthony P, Rehberger Thomas G
Abstract excerpt
Clostridium septicum is a highly virulent, anaerobic bacterium capable of establishing necrotizing tissue infections and forming heat resistant endospores. Disease is primarily facilitated by secretion of numerous toxic products including a lethal pore-forming cytolysin. Spontaneously occurring clostridial myonecrosis involving C. septicum has recently reemerged as a concern for many poultry producers. However,...
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