Shape and Size

Rod-shaped size ranging from 0.6-2.4 × 1.3-19.0 µm.

Genome Information

Clostridium perfringens ATCC 13124 RefSeq NC_008261.1, Size 3.26 Mb , DNA circular, GC% 28.4, Protein 2782, rRNA 24, tRNA 92, Gene 2,932 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genome/158

Food Source

Contaminated beef, Poultry products and Meat products such as stews, casseroles and Gravies.

Pathological Factor

CPE (Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin )causes food-borne disease in humans.

Disease

gas gangrene, Pig bell syndrome, necrotising enteritis, food poisoning

Symptoms

Sudden fever, Chills, Headaches, Diarrhea, Muscle aches, Joint pain Dry cough, Progressive weakness

Affected Body Organs

gas gangrene: skin, arms and legs.