Research from Aix-Marseille University in the Area of Clostridium tetani Published (Clostridium tetani bacteraemia in the plague area in France: Two cases).

Researchers from Aix-Marseille University conducted a study on Clostridium tetani bacteraemia in the plague area in France, identifying two cases of the rare infection. The study involved analyzing dental pulp specimens from individuals in a modern plague site, confirming the presence of toxigenic C. tetani through mass spectrometry and whole genome sequencing. The findings suggest that the bacteraemia in these individuals was not due to environmental contamination. This research provides valuable insights into the occurrence of C. tetani infections in unique settings. [Extracted from the article]