Molecular characterization of Clostridium perfringens isolates from a tertiary children ’s hospital in Guangzhou, China, establishing an association between bacterial colonization and food allergies in infants

ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that intestinal colonization byClostridium perfringens is common in infants. The majority ofClostridium perfringens isolates are classified as type C. Colonization of the intestine byClostridium perfringens is associated with the development of CMPA and food allergy in infants.
Source: Gut Pathogens - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research