NCIt definition : A species of strictly anaerobic, Gram positive, rod shaped bacteria assigned to the
phylum Firmicutes. This species is endospore forming, utilizes ethylene glycol as
an energy source, is indole and catalase negative and does not hydrolyze esculin.
C. glycolicum is an opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised individuals and individuals
with open wounds.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any bacterial organism that can be assigned to the species Clostridium glycolicum.;