Difference between revisions of "Clostridium species"
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==Clostridium perfringens== | ==Clostridium perfringens== | ||
| − | * | + | * Causes: |
| − | * | + | ** [[Intestines - Fibrinous/ Haemorrhagic Enteritis#Lamb Dysentery (Enterotoxaemia with Blood)|lamb dysentery]] |
| − | *[[Peritoneal cavity - inflammatory#In cattle| | + | ** [[Intestines - Fibrinous/ Haemorrhagic Enteritis#Colitis X|colitis X]]. |
| − | * | + | ** [[Intestines - Catarrhal Enteritis#"Pulpy Kidney" Disease|pulpy kidney disease]] |
| − | * | + | *** ''C. perfringens'' type D only. |
| + | ** [[Peritoneal cavity - inflammatory#In cattle|Peritonitis in cattle]] | ||
| + | ** [[Respiratory system - clinical signs#Dysphagia|Dysphagia in horses]] | ||
| + | ** [[General Pathology - Necrosis#Gas Gangrene|Gas gangrene]] | ||
| + | ** [[Muscles - inflammatory#Gas gangrene|Myositis]] | ||
==Clostridium septicum== | ==Clostridium septicum== | ||
Revision as of 14:05, 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