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Epsilon toxin (ETX) is a protein produced by Clostridium perfringens Type B and Clostridium perfringens Type D. This toxin is currently ranked as the third most potent bacterial toxin known.
Epsilon toxin (ETX) primarily causes enterotoxaemia in goats and sheep, though cattle can also be susceptible. The excessive production of ETX increases the permeability of the intestines, leading to severe edema in organs such as the brain and kidneys
An experiment using mice found that Epsilon toxin (ETX) had an LD50 of 50-110 ng/kg, indicating its high toxicity. The…