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The tetanus shot is such a vaccine. Tetanus is a disease caused by toxins created by the bacteria Clostridium tetani. The vaccine conditions the body's immune system to eliminate these toxins.

She cited two cases she had seen where patients, believing they had chronic Lyme disease, had been taking intravenous antibiotics - one developed a Clostridium difficile infection as a result of ...

Here are the most common reasons why people get sick with food poisoning on Thanksgiving and how to keep your dinner free ...

Don't leave those leftovers out for long. Meat and dairy products kept at unsafe temperatures invite a bacterial pathogen ...

Considering taking supplements to treat clostridium difficile infection? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of clostridium difficile infection.

Clostridium perfringens (C. perfringens ... perfringens food poisoning typically resolve within a day or two. However, fatal diseases can occur in older adults and immunocompromised people (those with ...