The incidence of Clostridioides difficile and Clostridium perfringens netF-positive strains in diarrheic dogs
The incidence of Clostridioides difficile and Clostridium perfringens netF-positive strains in diarrheic dogs
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DOI:
10.1016/j.anaerobe.2017.12.003
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发表时间:
2018-02-01
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2.3
通讯作者:
Silveira Silva, Rodrigo Otavio
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Diniz, Amanda Nadia;Coura, Fernanda Morcatti;Silveira Silva, Rodrigo Otavio
The aim of this study was to examine the incidence of Clostridioides (previously Clostridium) difficile and Clostridium perfringens in the feces of diarrheic and non-diarrheic dogs. Also, the presence of other common canine enteropathogens was examined. Toxigenic C. difficile and C. perfringens positive for the NetF-encoding gene (netF) were detected in 11 (11.9%) and seven (7.6%) diarrheic dogs, respectively. Three dogs were diagnosed simultaneously with toxigenic C. difficile and netF-positive C. perfringens. Among other enteropathogens, Giardia sp. was the most common agent detected in dogs positive for toxigenic C. difficile or netF-positive C. perfringens. The results suggest that C. difficile and C. perfringens occur more frequently as a primary cause of diarrhea. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.