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Clostridium perfringens

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The major virulence factor of Clostridium perfringens is the Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin (CPE), which is secreted upon invasion of the host gut, and contributes to Food poisoning / Foodborne illness and other gastrointestinal illnesses
Czeczulin et al. 1993 Infect. Immun. 61(8): 3429-3439

Clostridium perfringens can lead to foodborne illness and is also associated with gas gangrene

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Clostridium perfringens & Toxinotypes