[genus of motile or nonmotile gram positive bacteria of the family Clostridiaceae; many species have been identified with some being pathogenic, occurring in water, soil, and in the intestinal tract of humans and lower animals. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0009054 Relation/PAR: Bacillaceae
Relation/CHD: Clostridium botulinum
Clostridium perfringens
Clostridium difficile