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- proper noun A taxonomic
class within thephylum Firmicutes — theclostridium and relatedbacteria .
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The research also tells us that taking these drugs can cause dangerous overgrowth of bacteria in the intestine called Clostridia, leading to life-threatening infections. (iv) For many more people, low-grade overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine leads to bloating, gas, abdominal pain, and diarrhea (many of the common "side effects" noted in the warnings for these drugs).
Mark Hyman, MD: 3 Simple Steps to Eliminate Heartburn and Acid Reflux 2010
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The research also tells us that taking these drugs can cause dangerous overgrowth of bacteria in the intestine called Clostridia, leading to life-threatening infections. (iv) For many more people, low-grade overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine leads to bloating, gas, abdominal pain, and diarrhea (many of the common "side effects" noted in the warnings for these drugs).
Mark Hyman, MD: 3 Simple Steps to Eliminate Heartburn and Acid Reflux 2010
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Second, research has revealed that taking these drugs can cause dangerous overgrowth of bacteria in the intestine called Clostridia, leading to life-threatening infections.38 For many more people, low-grade overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine leads to bloating, gas, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
The UltraMind Solution M.D. Mark Hyman 2009
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Many years ago I treated a woman with a bacterial infection in her gut from a bug called Clostridia which produces a molecule called DHPPA, which has neurochemical effects with an antibiotic.
The UltraMind Solution M.D. Mark Hyman 2009
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I was going to comment that other members of the Clostridia group of bacteria, such as C. perfrigens and C. tetani, among others, also produce rather nasty toxins.
Botox injections interfere with somatic response - The Panda's Thumb 2010
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It has profound benefits in controlling diarrhea, fighting other yeasts in the gut, controlling bad bugs such as Clostridia, improving gut immunity, improving digestive enzyme function, reducing inflammation, and improving overall gut function.
The UltraMind Solution M.D. Mark Hyman 2009
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The Clostridia have already have a reputation as an opportunistic clan.
Archive 2005-11-01 2005
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The Clostridia have already have a reputation as an opportunistic clan.
Medpundit 2005
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Clostridia are mobile, anaerobic and spore-forming microbes.
Chapter 6 1989
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Form: a spore-producing bacterium in the Clostridia family that lives in the intestines; some strains are resistant to standard antibiotics
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