Clostridial bacteria are anaerobic and usually cause diseases by producing a toxin. Tetanus, botulism, and gas gangrene are examples diseases caused by clostridium.
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- MicrobeWiki: Clostridium Classification, description and significance, genome structure, cell structure, metabolism and ecology.
- eMedicine - Gas Gangrene Article by Hoi Ho, MD.
- eMedicine - Gas Gangrene Article by Wende R Reenstra-Buras, MD, PhD.
- Wikipedia: Clostridium Encyclopedia article on this genus of bacteria, the diseases they can cause and their commercial uses.
- NHS Choices: Clostridium difficile Provides a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
- Clostridium perfringens, tetani, botulinum, difficile Medical and scientific information on these bacteria and the diseases they cause.
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Gas Gangrene Includes cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.