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. 1992 Apr;58(4):1411–1414. doi: 10.1128/aem.58.4.1411-1414.1992

Sporulation and enterotoxin production by Clostridium perfringens type A at 37 and 43 degrees C.

J S Garcia-Alvarado 1, R G Labbé 1, M A Rodriguez 1
PMCID: PMC195613  PMID: 1599261

Abstract

Enterotoxin-positive strains of Clostridium perfringens were grown in Duncan-Strong sporulation medium in the presence of 0.4% (7.9 mM) raffinose at 37 and 43 degrees C. Enterotoxin- and heat-resistant spores were produced at similar concentrations but sooner at 43 degrees C than at 37 degrees C. There was a direct relationship between spore heat resistance and sporulation temperature (32, 37, and 43 degrees C).

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