Clostridium perfringens, LM


Light micrograph (LM) of Clostridium perfringens (formerly C. welchii), showing capsules. C. perfringens is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped, anaerobic, spore-forming bacteria, ubiquitous in nature, that can cause food poisoning and gas gangrene in humans. India ink preparation. Magnification: 500x at 35mm.


Size: 4181px × 2784px
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License: Licensed
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