Clostridium perfringens causes many different histotoxic and enterotoxic diseases in
humans and animals as a result of its ability to produce potent protein toxins, many of which …

Several enteric clostridial diseases can affect humans and animals. Of these, the enteric
infections caused by Clostridium perfringens and Clostridium difficile are amongst the most …

Enteritis, colitis, and enterocolitis are considered some of the most common causes of
disease and death in horses. Determining the etiology of these conditions is challenging …

Background Recently, novel pore‐forming toxin genes designated netE and netF were
identified in a Clostridium perfringens type A strain isolated from a dog with acute …

The role of type A Clostridium perfringens in canine acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome
and foal necrotizing enteritis is poorly characterized. However, a highly significant …

Background Rates of detecting≥ 1 potential enteric pathogens (PEP) or toxins (PEP‐T) in
feces, blood, or both of horses≥ 6 months of age with enteric disease and impact of multiple …

Clostridium perfringens is an important cause of foal necrotizing enteritis and canine acute
hemorrhagic diarrhea. A major virulence determinant of the strains associated with these …

Simple Summary Equine colitis, or inflammation of the colon of the domestic horse, can
occur rapidly and lead to death within hours to days. It is often associated with severe …

Clostridium perfringens and Clostridioides difficile cause significant morbidity and mortality
in foals. Antemortem diagnosis of C. perfringens infection has been complicated by a paucity …

Initial evaluation of the digestive tract involves a thorough physical examination and is
complemented by diagnostic tests and procedures such as assessment of the CBC, serum …