Clostridium perfringens: a review of the disease in pigs, horses and broiler chickens
Clostridium perfringens is a gram-positive, anaerobic, fermentative, spore-forming bacillus that may be found in the environment but is more commonly found as part of the microbiota of humans and animals. The bacterium is considered a common enteric pathogen; however, the pathogenesis and predisposing factors of the disease can differ among species. Therefore, specific studies are necessary for understanding 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 regarding C. perfringens infections in pigs, horses and broiler chickens
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
2015
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782015000601027 |
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