Clostridium perfringens has emerged as an important cause of antibiotic-associated
diarrhea (AAD), particularly in the hospital environment. Here we investigated the …

Clostridium perfringens causes a variety of human and animal enteric diseases including
food poisoning, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and necrotic enteritis. Yet, the reservoirs of …

Objectives: Summarize the epidemiology of Clostridium perfringens. Review the major
toxins released by Clostridium perfringens. Describe the pathophysiology of Clostridium …

Sir, Oxazolidinones, including linezolid and tedizolid, are effective antimicrobial agents for
the treatment of clinical infections caused by MDR Gram-positive pathogens, such as MRSA …

Clostridium perfringens (C. perfringens) causes intestinal injury through overgrowth and the
secretion of multiple toxins, leading to diarrhea and necrotic enteritis in animals, including …

Clostridium perfringens α toxin is generated by all types of C. perfringens and is closely
related to necrotic enteritis in poultry. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of α …

Clostridium perfringens (C. perfringens) type A strains are the main cause of gas gangrene
in humans and animals. Treatment of this lethal disease is limited, and the prognosis is not …

Aims Indole and mucin are compounds found in the host environment as they are produced
by the host or by the host-associated microbiota. This study investigated whether indole and …

Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) contamination is a worldwide environmental problem that poses a
grave threat to the water ecosystem and public health. Exposure to MC-LR has been …

Cholestasis refers to impaired bile flow from the liver to the intestine. In neonates,
cholestasis causes poor growth and may progress to liver failure and death. Normal bile flow …