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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Clostridium infectious disease
  1. C. diff Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is C. diff? C. diff is a bacterium that can cause diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis. You may see it called other names, ...
  2. Tetanus (National Library of Medicine)  
    Tetanus is a serious illness caused by Clostridium bacteria. The bacteria live in soil, saliva, dust, and manure. The bacteria can enter the body through a deep cut, like those you ...
  3. Botulism (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a toxin (poison) made by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. It occurs naturally in soil. There are ... prompt medical care for infected wounds Centers for Disease Control and Prevention