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Clostridium species
All Clostridium species except C. difficile
Question | Answer |
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A positive Nagler reaction is associated with which media and organism? | EYA plate and Clostridium perfringens |
In the reverse camp test, which organism is our known? Unknown? | Known GBS; Unknown Clostridium species |
What type of toxin is produced by C. tetani? What is its name? What does it cause? | Exotoxin; tetanospasmin; tetanus / lock jaw |
Which Clostridium species produces the most powerful toxin known to man? How do infants acquire this toxin? | C. botulinum; ingestion of spores or consuming honey |
When comparing Gram Stains, how is C. ramosum different than other Clostridium species? | C. ramosum appears as a GNR rather than the usual GPR characteristic of Clostridium species |
What enzyme helps to spread gangrene? | Hyaluronidase |
What techniques are utilized to rid the patient's body of botulinum toxin? | Laxatives, stomach pumping, and enemas |