clostridium perfringens

  

Definition

Specie of clostridium bacteria whose spores produce a toxin that causes blood poisoning, gas gangrene, infection of wounds, and a type of food poisoning that may be mild for healthy adults but can be serious for elderly, infirm, or the very young. Also called Welch's Bacillus. Written also as C. perfringens or Clos. perfringen.

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