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Clostridium botulinum in the soil of Paraguay |
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| Authors: | K Yamakawa T Hayashi S Kamiya K Yoshimura S Nakamura |
| Institution: | Department of Bacteriology, School of Medicine, Kanazawa University, Ishikawa. |
| Abstract: | Seventeen soil samples of Paraguay were examined for the presence of Clostridium botulinum. Botulinum type A, C1 and F toxins were detected in soil cultures. Type E toxin was not detected in any of soil cultures including those from river and lake shores. |
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