Difference between revisions of "Clostridium species"
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| − | ** [[Intestines - Fibrinous/ Haemorrhagic Enteritis#Lamb Dysentery (Enterotoxaemia with Blood)| | + | ** [[Intestines - Fibrinous/ Haemorrhagic Enteritis#Lamb Dysentery (Enterotoxaemia with Blood)|Lamb dysentery]] |
| − | ** [[Intestines - Fibrinous/ Haemorrhagic Enteritis#Colitis X| | + | ** [[Intestines - Fibrinous/ Haemorrhagic Enteritis#Colitis X|Colitis X]]. |
| − | ** [[Intestines - Catarrhal Enteritis#"Pulpy Kidney" Disease| | + | ** [[Intestines - Catarrhal Enteritis#"Pulpy Kidney" Disease|Pulpy kidney disease]] |
*** ''C. perfringens'' type D only. | *** ''C. perfringens'' type D only. | ||
** [[Peritoneal cavity - inflammatory#In cattle|Peritonitis in cattle]] | ** [[Peritoneal cavity - inflammatory#In cattle|Peritonitis in cattle]] | ||
Revision as of 14:06, 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
- Causes gas gangrene, along with Clostridium septicum.
- Infects muscles giving black leg myositis
Clostridium novyi
- Causes gas gangrene and myositis.
Clostridium perfringens
- Causes:
- Lamb dysentery
- Colitis X.
- Pulpy kidney disease
- C. perfringens type D only.
- Peritonitis in cattle
- Dysphagia in horses
- Gas gangrene
- Myositis
Clostridium septicum
- Causes gas gangrene and myositis
Clostridium sordelli
- Causes gas gangrene and myositis
Clostridium tetani
- Clostridium tetani may infect wounds, giving rise to tetanus