Clostridium and Clostridioides (Part 1) - Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology

In this lecture, we discuss the wonderful world of Clostridium and Clostridioides, including the agents of tetanus, botulism and C. diff. I provide an overview of the extensive collection of toxins that bacteria within these genera may produce, and describe the most common diseases of animals associated with each. As always, I cover the basic microbiological characteristics, taxonomy, sample collection and diagnostic strategies, zoonotic potential and treatment options. The notes associated with this lecture have been deposited here: https://harvest.usask.ca/items/61876b... Credits Music: Schumann, R. Aufschwung, Op. 12 No. 2 by Robert Schumann. (August 12, 2023). [Recorded by M.C. Gaunt] Used with permission of the performer.