Clostridium perfringens
Clostridium perfringens
Current Name
Clostridium perfringens
Type Strain
Original Strain Reference
F 7857/66
General Info
Authority
(Veillon and Zuber 1898) Hauduroy et al. 1937 (AL)
Other Collection Numbers
Family
Hazard Group (ACDP)
Release Conditions
Culture Conditions
Growth Conditions on Solid Media
Columbia blood agar, 24-48 hours, 37°C, AnO₂
Biological and Genomic Info
Serogroup/Serotype
Type A
Antigenic Properties
Toxin Status
Alpha toxin gene positive. This isolate also contains a fragment of the enterotoxin gene and therefore has the potential to cause C. perfringens diarrhoea.
Gram Stain Result
Reduction
Nitric acid: +
Enzyme Tests
Catalase: -
Cytochrome C oxidase: -
Gelatinase: +
Fermentation and Gas Production
Inositol: +
Strain Data
Type 14 / R. Sutton, PHLS, Colindale in 1968 / B. C. Hobbs, PHLS Colindale in 1968 / Faeces
Colony Appearance
Smooth, Shiny
Additional Info
Accession Date
01/01/1968
Depositor
History
Previous Catalogue Name
Clostridium perfringens
Applications
Bibliography
HOBBS B C ET AL 1953 J HYG CAMB 51 75
Extended Bibliography
Clostridium welchii food poisoning, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/13044934
Available Formats
- Ampoule (Bacteria)
Citation Guidance
If use of this culture results in a scientific publication, it should be cited in the publication as: Clostridium perfringens (NCTC 10611)
Biosafety Information
It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.
Further Information
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