Clostridium perfringens,Clostridium difficile, and OtherClostridiumSpecies

Introduction Historical Background to Pathogenic Clostridia Classification and Description of Pathogenic Clostridia Habitat Physical Features Growth and Appearance on Culture Media Metabolism Susceptibility to Physical and Chemical Agents Laboratory Isolation and Identification Differential Characterization of the Clostridia Toxins and Biologically Active Antigens Gas Gangrene Other Clostridial Infections of Humans Clostridium difficile Infection