Distribution of Clostridium perfringens in Fishes and Prawns
Distribution of Clostridium perfringens in Fishes and Prawns
Date
1990
Authors
Lalitha, K.V.
Unnithan, G.R.
Iyer, K.M.
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Publisher
Society of Fisheries Technologists (India) Cochin
Abstract
Examination of skin and shell of raw fishes and prawns, collected from local landing centres and markets in Kerala (India) revealed the occurrence of Clostridium perfringens on 47 of the 66 samples. Only 27 samples showed presence of C. perfringens in the guts. Incidence of C. perfringens was high in prawn guts. C. perfringens formed less than one percent of the total clostridial population on fishes and prawns.
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Keywords
Clostridium perfringens, microbial contamination
Citation
Fishery Technology 1990: 27(1), 64-68