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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Incineration of waste products is a well established method of waste disposal. It is claimed to be one of the most effective ways of pathogen destruction (provided that the incinerator is properly operated). This being the case, why is there an urgent and definite movement away from this type of technology?...
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