What is Clostridium Perfringens ?
Clostridium perfringens is a gram positive, rod shaped bacteria that is often associated with food poisoning and gas gangrene. C. perfringens is most frequently responsible for released toxins and enzymes that cause tissue damage. These conditions are known as anaerobic cellulitis, myonecrosis, or gas gangrene. Other clostridia that are occasionally responsible include C. novyi and C. septicum, and others on very rare occasions. ...
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What is brucellosis? Brucellosis, also known as Malta Fever or Undulant Fever is a disease that may be contracted by humans when exposed to a bacteria of the Brucella spp. Brucella abortus is of particular interest to abattoirs as it could be a transmissable disease present in meat or meat waste. According to the Center for Disease Control, Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria of the genus Brucella. These bacteria are primarily passed among animals, and they cause disease in many different vertebrates. Various Brucella species affect sheep, goats, cattle, deer, elk,...
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