Microbiology spectrum
Whole-genome sequencing-based typing methods for Clostridium butyricum strains from clinical, animal, plant, and environmental sources.
Nadim Cassir, Victoria Mesa, Laurent Ferraris, Johanne Delannoy, Yousra Mikrat, Anthony Adjamian, Laure Diancourt, Christelle Mazuet, Frédéric Barbut, Bernard La Scola, Julio Aires
Published: 202510.1128/spectrum.02619-25
Abstract
Clostridium butyricum exhibits a dual role, acting not only as a probiotic but also as an opportunistic pathogen associated with neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and infant botulism. We aimed to establish high-resolution genotyping frameworks…
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