Clostridium
A genus of motile or nonmotile gram-positive bacteria of the family Clostridiaceae. Many species have been identified with some being pathogenic. They occur in water, soil, and in the intestinal tract of humans and lower animals.
Source: National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification
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Figure 1. Gram stain of <i>Clostridium septicum</i>, from culture growth of soft tissue infection.
Figure 1. Gram stain of Clostridium septicum, from culture growth of soft tissue infection.
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Figure 2. Gram stain of <i>Clostridium septicum</i> from soft tissue swab, with arrows showing endospores.
Figure 2. Gram stain of Clostridium septicum from soft tissue swab, with arrows showing endospores.
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Figure 3. Anaerobic culture on blood agar from surgical swab, which grew a film or swarm of <i>Clostridium septicum</i> within 24 hours.
Figure 3. Anaerobic culture on blood agar from surgical swab, which grew a film or swarm of Clostridium septicum within 24 hours.
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  1. National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification