Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Isolation and molecular characterization of Clostridium perfringens from healthy Merino lambs in Patagonia region, Argentina.
- Journal:
- Anaerobe
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Mignaqui, A C et al.
- Affiliation:
- National Institute for Agricultural Technology
Abstract
The presence and molecular characterization of Clostridium perfringens in healthy Merino lambs over a six-month period was investigated in this study. Overall, a high prevalence of C. perfringens was detected, even in day-old lambs. Even though the majority of the isolates were characterized as being of type A, types C and D were also isolated. Furthermore, a high genetic diversity was observed by PFGE among the type A isolates.
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