A review of pigbel (necrotising enteritis) in Papua New Guinea, 1961-1984

Davis, M.W.

Papua and New Guinea Medical Journal 28(2): 75-82

1985


ISSN/ISBN: 0031-1480
PMID: 2867654
Document Number: 265842
Pigbel has been recognised as a major cause of mortality and morbidity in the Papua New Guinea Highlands for over 20 years. The clinical features, epidemiology and pathogenesis of this disease have been elucidated, leading to the development of an effective vaccine (Clostridium perfringens type C beta toxoid) for the prevention of pigbel.

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