septique

Updated: May 22, 2025

The predominant organism is the bacillus of malignant œdema or vibrion septique of Pasteur, which is found in garden soil, dung, and various putrefying substances. It is anaërobic, and occurs as long, thick rods with somewhat rounded ends and several laterally placed flagella.

Alexander Miles - Manual of Surgery Volume First: : General Surgery. Sixth Edition.