The Circulation of Type F <i>Clostridium perfringens</i> among Humans, Sewage, and <i>Ruditapes philippinarum</i> (Asari Clams)

<i>Clostridium perfringens</i> is an important pathogen that is responsible for gastroenteritis; the causative agent for the symptoms is <i>C. perfringens </i>enterotoxin (CPE), which is mainly produced by type F <i>C. perfringens</i>. Since shellfishes may gather...

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Main Authors: Keita Yanagimoto, Kosei Uematsu, Takaya Yamagami, Eiji Haramoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/9/8/669