Clostridium sp. Identification Test

Clostridium sp.

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Morphology: Rods

Gram: Positive

Catalase: Negative
Oxidase: Negative

Respiratory system: Obligate anaerobe

Motility: Motile

Characteristic: Produces endospores

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Tests to identify the genus

• API 20A
• Rosenow medium
• Nitrate reductase test
• Proteolysis and acidification
• Sulfites reduction
• Lecithinase test

Test to identify butyric Clostridium

• Lactate utilization: butyric acid and CO₂ production - Bryant and Burkey medium

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