Clostridium perfringens: a review of the disease in pigs, horses and broiler chickens

  • Silva R
  • Oliveira Junior C
  • Guedes R
  • et al.
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Abstract

Clostridium perfringens is a gram-positive, anaerobic, fermentative, spore-forming bacillus that may be found in the environment but is more commonly found as part of the microbiota of humans and animals. The bacterium is considered a common enteric pathogen; however, the pathogenesis and predisposing factors of the disease can differ among species. Therefore, specific studies are necessary for understanding the role of this pathogen, how to diagnose it and which control measures are applicable. The aim of this paper is to review the current knowledge regarding C. perfringens infections in pigs, horses and broiler chickensClostridium perfringens é um bacilo anaeróbio, Gram positivo, formador de esporos que pode ser encontrado no ambiente e, principalmente, como parte da microbiota de humanos e animais. É considerado um patógeno entérico comum, mas a patogênese e os fatores predisponentes da doença normalmente diferem entre as espécies, sendo necessários estudos específicos para compreender os mecanismos de ação do patógeno, como diagnosticá-lo e apresentar quais as medidas de controle são aplicáveis. O objetivo deste trabalho é revisar as atuais descobertas a respeito da infecção de C. perfringens em suínos, equinos e frango de corte

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Silva, R. O. S., Oliveira Junior, C. A., Guedes, R. M. C., & Lobato, F. C. F. (2015). Clostridium perfringens: a review of the disease in pigs, horses and broiler chickens. Ciência Rural, 45(6), 1027–1034. https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-8478cr20140927

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