Diseases caused by other clostridia producing neurotoxins
Abstract
Besides the well-characterized neurologic diseases in animals due to Clostridium botulinum (flaccid paralysis), Clostridium tetani (spastic paralysis), and Clostridium perfringens D (ataxia, hyperexcitation), some other clostridia can lead to diseases with neurologic signs, such as Paeniclostridium sordellii (recently renamed Paraclostridium sordellii ) enterotoxemia. Neurotoxic Clostridium baratii and Clostridium butyricum can be found in animals and animal products, but they have not been associated with naturally acquired disease in animals.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
Diphtheria
Corynebacterium
and Tetanus
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Wiley eBooks
- Pages
- 451–454
- Publication date
- 3 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter