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clostridiumAny of the rod-shaped, usually gram-positive bacteria (see gram stain) that make up the genus Clostridium. They are found in soil, water, and the intestinal tracts of humans and other animals. Some species grow only in the complete absence of oxygen. Dormant cells are highly resistant to heat, drying, toxic chemicals, and detergents. The toxins produced by C. botulinum, which causes botulism, are the strongest poisons known. The toxin of C. tetani causes tetanus; other species can cause gangrene. |
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recently documented a dramatic increase in the rate of Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD) (1). 269) might be important to preventing drug-resistant Clostridium difficile. have been proven to demonstrate fast-acting germicidal efficacy against vegetative Clostridium difficile. |
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