Clostridium vaccines are administered to prevent clostridium difficile infections caused by the pathogenic bacterium Clostridium difficile. The bacterium primarily infects the colon leading to symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon. Clostridium vaccines help protect high-risk populations including elderly hospital patients and people undergoing antibiotic treatment from acquiring clostridium difficile infections. The global Clostridium Vaccine Market is ... Read more

Clostridium bacteria are a genus of gram-positive, spore-forming, anaerobic bacteria found in soil and the intestines of humans and animals. While many Clostridium species live harmlessly in the body and environment, some can cause serious and potentially fatal illnesses. There are over 100 species of Clostridium bacteria identified, with some of the most well-known disease-causing types being C. tetani, C. botulinum, C. perfringens, and C. difficile.
C. tetani is responsible for ... Read more