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 ...

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 linked to ...

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 ...

Clostridium perfringens is a spore-forming bacteria that can function without oxygen (anaerobic bacteria). These gram-positive bacteria are typically found in human and animal intestines. Bacteria are ...