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What is Gastrointestinal enteritis necroticans is caused by and explain in detail?
Necrotizing enteritis: severe and fatal enteritis. Caused by Clostridium perfringes type C strains produce heat-resistant spores that germinate in intestine producing a beta toxin causing mucosal necrosis. Immunization with type C toxoid has been shown to protect against this condition. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Anathanarayan and paniker's; 10th edition; Page no: 260