Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Clostridium perfringens type A netF and netE positive and Clostridium difficile co-infection in two adult dogs.
- Journal:
- Anaerobe
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- Diniz, Amanda Nádia et al.
- Affiliation:
- Veterinary School · Brazil
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
The aim of this study was to report two cases of Clostridium perfringens type A and Clostridium difficile co-infection in adult dogs. Both animals were positive for A/B toxin. Toxigenic C. difficile and C. perfringens type A positive for NetE and NetF-encoding genes were isolated. This report reinforces the necessity of studying a possible synergism of C. difficile and C. perfringens in enteric disorders.
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