Clostridium perfringens Nagler reaction principle procedure (lecithinase test)

Clostridium perfringens Nagler reaction principle procedure (lecithinase test)

The Nagler reaction test is used to identify the gram-positive bacilli clostridium perfringens. Clostridium perfringens have six serotypes from A to F, but only three A, C, and F types cause disease. Clostridium perfringen causes gas gangrene and food poisioning. Nagler reaction test principle Clostridium per fringe bacteria produces lecithinase, which creates opalescence in the … Read more