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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Clostridiaceae — theclostridium bacteria .
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Examples
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As it happens I heard a French speaker use the term Clostridium difficile in a lecture in French a couple of weeks ago.
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According to Dr. Blaser, the organism— Bacillus aerogenes capsulatus , which is now called Clostridium perfringens —is carried by everyone and is controlled, but once caused diseases such as gas gangrene.
Rediscovering Bits of 1890s Sumathi Reddy 2011
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As we've previously reported, PPIs are also linked to other serious side effects, including a higher risk of pneumonia, infection with a bacterium called Clostridium difficile, and certain bone fractures.
Heartburn drugs can cause dangerously low magnesium levels 2011
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To shorten how long an intestinal infection lasts that is caused by a bacterium called Clostridium difficile
The Doctor is In MD Travis L. Stork 2010
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To shorten how long an intestinal infection lasts that is caused by a bacterium called Clostridium difficile
The Doctor is In MD Travis L. Stork 2010
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A diarrhea-causing bacteria called Clostridium perfringens was commonly linked to poultry.
Poultry The Leading Food Poisoning Culprit, Beef Close Behind 2010
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The fracture study, along with other research suggesting the medications increase the risk of a bacterial infection called Clostridium difficile, or C. diff, are published in this week's Archives of Internal Medicine.
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To shorten how long an intestinal infection lasts that is caused by a bacterium called Clostridium difficile
The Doctor is In MD Travis L. Stork 2010
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Those cans could contain a dangerous bacteria called Clostridium botulinum.
Q&A: Is it OK to buy dented food cans at the supermarket? 2010
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Those cans could contain a dangerous bacteria called Clostridium botulinum.
Q&A: Is it OK to buy dented food cans at the supermarket? 2010
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