Presence and molecular characterization of <it>Clostridium difficile</it> and <it>Clostridium perfringens</it> in intestinal compartments of healthy horses

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Clostridium difficile</it> and <it>Clostridium perfringens</it> are commonly associated with colitis in equids, but healthy carriers exist. <it>S</it>carce information is available on the preva...

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Main Authors: Schoster Angelika, Arroyo Luis, Staempfli Henry, Shewen Patricia, Weese Jeffrey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/8/94