Clostridium

Clostridium is a genus of Gram-positive bacteria, belonging to the Firmicutes. They are obligate anaerobes capable of producing endospores. Individual cells are rod-shaped, which gives them their name, from the Greek kloster or spindle. These characteristics traditionally defined the genus, but they are not phylogenetically significant; many species originally classified as Clostridium have been reclassified in other genera. (From the Wikpedia article Clostridium.)

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Recent Publications on Clostridium:
Eimeria macusaniensis associated lesions in neonate alpacas dying from enterotoxemia. Histopathological analysis of 108 intestine samples (103 grossly affected...	21st November, 2009	Unidad de Biologia y Genetica Molecular, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria,	Vet Parasitol. 2009 Oct 23. DOI Direct Link
Clostridium sordellii toxic shock syndrome. Histopathological analysis of 108 intestine samples (103 grossly affected...	21st November, 2009	Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine,	Lancet Infect Dis. 2009 Dec;9(12):725-726. DOI Direct Link
Historical and changing epidemiology of healthcare-associated infections. This review compares the historical perspectives on healthcare-associated...	21st November, 2009	Department of HCAI & AMR, Centre for Infections, London, UK; Department of	J Hosp Infect. 2009 Dec;73(4):296-304. DOI Direct Link
Prevalence of Diarrhea and Enteropathogens in Racing Sled Dogs. Background: Diarrhea is highly prevalent in racing sled dogs, although the...	21st November, 2009	Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon	J Vet Intern Med. 2009 Nov 17. DOI Direct Link
Is previous Clostridium difficile infection a problem after reversal of ileostomy? Aim: Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a cause of morbidity and...	21st November, 2009	Department Colorectal Surgery, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK.	Colorectal Dis. 2009 Nov 19. DOI Direct Link
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Press Releases About Clostridium:
Optimer Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference	24th November, 2009	Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	SAN DIEGO, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTR) is scheduled to present at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference at The New York Palace in New
BD Completes Acquisition of HandyLab, Inc.	20th November, 2009	BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)	FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) today announced the completion of its acquisition of HandyLab, Inc., an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based
Reportlinker Adds Automated and Rapid Microbiological Tests - A Worldwide Market Review	18th November, 2009	Reportlinker	NEW YORK, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Automated and Rapid Microbiological Tests - A Worldwide Market Review
AvidBiotics Corp. Granted Key U.S. and European Patents on Unique Protein Modification Platform	12th November, 2009	Avidbiotics Corp.	SOUTH SAN FRANCSICO, Calif., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- AvidBiotics Corp. announced the issuance of foundational patents encompassing a completely novel mechanism for generating massive diversity within
Optimer Pharmaceuticals Completes Enrollment in Second Fidaxomicin Phase 3 Clinical Trial in Patients With Clostridium difficile Infection	12th November, 2009	Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	SAN DIEGO, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTR) today announced that it has completed enrollment in the second of two pivotal Phase 3 clinical trials

BioNews Results for Clostridium:
Swine flu update: Children from 6 months to 5 years invited	Irish Medical Times:  Nov 21 2009 4:50AM Matching: clostridium
BD Completes Acquisition of HandyLab, Inc	KSLA:  Nov 20 2009 4:37PM Matching: clostridium
BD Completes Acquisition of HandyLab, Inc	Genetic Engineering News:  Nov 20 2009 12:50PM Matching: clostridium
BD acquires HandyLab for $275 million	News-Medical.Net:  Nov 20 2009 12:40PM Matching: clostridium
FDA Pipeline preview, October 2009 (Eplivanserin, Pancrelipase, Trabectedin, Clofarabine, Fampridine-SR, Collagenase clostridium histolyticum, Oxycodone reformulated, Pegylated interferon alfa-2b, Maraviroc, Armodafinil, Relaxin, Perifosine, Glyc	Modern Medicine:  Nov 20 2009 4:54PM Matching: clostridium
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Clostridium Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
7605298	Wound covering
7608700	Lactobacillus acidophilus nucleic acid sequences encoding stress-related proteins and uses therefor
7608724	Antibacterial and/or antiprotozoal nitromidazole derivative compounds with urease inhibitor activity, process for preparing these compounds and use in pharmaceutical compositions and medicines
7611483	Indicator metrics for infection monitoring
7611702	TNF-alpha blocker treatment for enterocolitis associated with immunostimulatory therapeutic antibody therapy
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Companies working in the area of Clostridium from Bioportfolio's Biocorporate database :
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ImmuCell ImmuCell Corporation is a biotechnology company engaged in the development of animal health products to expand its commercialized line of products for use by dairy and beef producers. The Company is... www.immucell.com/        View full profile
BIOTECON Therapeutics BIOTECON Therapeutics is engaged in the development of pharmaceutical preparations based on the various serotypes of botulinum toxin. These toxins, produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum,... www.biotecon.com/        View full profile
Lee Laboratories Lee Laboratories, a fully-owned subsidiary of BD, offers reagents and services for diagnostics and inflammation research. With 40 years' experience in manufacturing raw materials and finished reagents... www.leelabs.com/        View full profile
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