Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Clostridium perfringens: A review of enteric diseases in dogs, cats and wild animals.
- Journal:
- Anaerobe
- Year:
- 2015
- Authors:
- Silva, Rodrigo Otávio Silveira & Lobato, Francisco Carlos Faria
- Affiliation:
- Veterinary School · Brazil
Abstract
Clostridium perfringens is a gram-positive anaerobic bacillus that is commonly part of the microbiota of humans and animals. It is considered a common enteric pathogen, but the pathogenesis and the predisposing factors of the disease commonly differ between host species. Thus, specific research is necessary to understand the role of this pathogen, how to diagnose it, and which control measures are applicable. The aim of this paper is to review the current knowledge of C. perfringens infections in dogs, cats and wild animals.
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