Isolation rate, genetic diversity, and toxinotyping of Clostridium perfringens isolated from French cattle, pig or poultry slaughterhouses

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Clostridium perfringens is a major global pathogen responsible for foodborne infections. However, neither the source of contamination nor the risk associated with C. perfringens is yet fully understood. This study was designed to assess the presence, genetic diversity, and pathogenic potential of C. perfringens strains isolated from French slaughterhouses processing cattle, pig or poultry. A total of 1843 samples...