Clostridia are a group of anaerobic bacteria that can inhabit the digestive system of humans. Many types of clostridia bacteria are non-pathogenic and even normal inhabitants of the intestinal tract, but certain species such as Clostridium difficile can be very problematic leading to serious illness and even death.

Well recognized clostridia bacteria are those that cause tetanus, botulism, and Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea and subsequent inflammatory bowel disease.
However, there are other strains of Clostridium difficile that can be problematic too and various chemicals produced by these bacteria that have toxic effects beyond those that trigger the intestinal problems often associated with typical C. difficile induced colitis. Some of these toxins such as HPHPA and 4-Cresol, can adversely affect the brain and nervous system.

This Clostridia Mastery Course explores the various aspects of specific clostridia bacterial infections as they relate to negative influences not only for digestive system disease, but neurological disorders too. The in-depth course module lectures detail the various toxins of clostridia bacteria and their mechanisms of pathogenicity. Explained in detail will be different laboratory testing for clostridia detection, and treatment intervention options.