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* ''Clostridium botulinum'' has been implicated in [[Intestines - physical disturbances#Equine dysautonomia, or grass sickness|equine grass sickness]]. | * ''Clostridium botulinum'' has been implicated in [[Intestines - physical disturbances#Equine dysautonomia, or grass sickness|equine grass sickness]]. | ||
| − | * | + | * The toxin also causes [[Muscles - degenerative#Botulism|botulism]], a disease affecting muscle at the neuromuscular junction. |
==Clostridium chauvei== | ==Clostridium chauvei== | ||
Revision as of 13:58, 7 January 2008
Clostridium botulinum
- Clostridium botulinum has been implicated in equine grass sickness.
- The toxin also causes botulism, a disease affecting muscle at the neuromuscular junction.
Clostridium chauvei
- Clostridium chauvei and Clostridium septicum can cause gas gangrene.
- Clostridium chauvoei causes black leg myositis
Clostridium novyi
- Clostridium septicum, C. novyi, C. perfringens, C. sordelli causing gas gangrene and myositis
Clostridium perfringens
- Clostridium perfringens causes lamb dysentery and colitis X.
- Clostridium welchii/ Clostridium perfringens type D Cause pulpy kidney disease.
- peritonitis in cattle
- May cause dysphagia in horses
- Clostridium septicum, C. novyi, C. perfringens, C. sordelli causing gas gangrene and myositis
Clostridium septicum
- Clostridium septicum, C. novyi, C. perfringens, C. sordelli causing gas gangrene and myositis
Clostridium sordelli
- Clostridium septicum, C. novyi, C. perfringens, C. sordelli causing gas gangrene and myositis
Clostridium tetani
- Clostridium tetani may infect wounds, giving rise to tetanus
Clostridium welchii
- Clostridium welchii/ Clostridium perfringens type D Cause pulpy kidney disease.