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Clostridium
Wed, 08/19/2009 - 10:52 — aemtek
Fungal Group:
Endospore forming gram positive rod
Genus:
Clostridium
Distribution:
Various species of Clostridium are found all over the world in diverse environments.
Substrate:
Different species of Clostridium are found commonly in the soil, sewage and decaying organic materials.
Pathogenicity:
Many species of Clostridium are well known for their pathogenicity. Clostridium tetani , the causative agent of tetanus, Clostridium perfringens, the causative agent of gas gangrene and Clostridium botulinum the causative agent of botulism are probably r
Notes On Identification:
Clostridium are identified by their anerobic growth requirements and endogenous spore formation. Various species of the genera are differentiated by their ability to hydrolyse gelatin and glucose.