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Bac & Clos
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the 2 species of gram positive bacteria that produce endospores? | Bacillus & Clostridium |
| Bacillus ___________ is known as a foodborne pathogen | Bacillus cereus |
| B. cereus is an intoxication. How is the food mishandled to allow proliferation of this toxin? | time/ temp abuse |
| What are the 3 forms of anthrax? | cutaneous, inhalation, gastrointestinal |
| What is an eschar? | a blister or ulcer that later forms a black scab |
| How is gastrointestinal anthrasis contracted? | by infected meat |
| Which form of anthrax has the highest mortality rate? | inhalation |
| The capsule of B. anthrasis is composed of _________, the negative charge of this amino acid (which naturally occurs in the body) facilities its uptake by phagocytic cells. | D-glutamic acid protein |
| Is Clostridium perfringens a foodborne pathogen or a systemic pathogen or both? | both |
| A wound that is severely inflamed, very painful, black and bubbly is likely caused by? | Gas Gangrene |
| Clostridium difficile are normal inhabitants of what? | intestines |
| Life threatening pseudomembrane colititis is caused by what? | Clostridium difficile |
| One of the deadliest toxins known is produced by what? | Clostridium botulinum |
| Do all strains of Clostridium botulinum produce gas? | no |
| Why should children under 1 not be fed honey? | Infant GI tract can't handle it |
| What are some ways the botulism toxin can be contracted? | eating undercooked meat |
| What does the term strict anerobe mean? | only without oxygen |
| What kills botulism endospores? | Heat |
| The condition procuced by botulism poisoning is sometimes known as (WHAT?) paralysis. | flaccid |
| The botulism toxin acts by blocking neuromuscular junctions thus preventing ____________ release which ultimately prevents muscle contraction. | acetylcholine |
| How can botulism be treated? | Washing, antitoxins, or antimicrobial drugs |
| Which organism causes tetanus? | Clostridium tetani |
| How is tetanus contracted? | when the bacterial endopsores germinate and produce tetanus toxin |
| How can tetanus be prevented? | Immunization |
| How can tetanus be treated? | Cleaning, Passive immunization, antitoxins, Active immunization |
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