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What is the mode of transmission for Tetanus?

Consumption of contaminated food or water

Airborne transmission through respiratory droplets

Contamination of deep wound with spore-containing dust or soil (correct)

Transmission through direct contact with infected individuals

Which Clostridium species causes Gas Gangrene?

Clostridium difficile

Clostridium tetani

Clostridium botulinum

Clostridium perfringens (correct)

What is the characteristic morphology of Clostridium tetani?

Gram-negative spherical bacteria with flagella

Gram-positive bacilli swollen at one end with terminal spores (correct)

Gram-positive rods forming long chains

Gram-variable cocci in clusters

Which Clostridium species causes botulism?

<p>Clostridium botulinum</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical habitat for most members of the Clostridium genus?

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Clostridium Transmission and Morphology

Tetanus is transmitted through wounds contaminated with spores of Clostridium tetani.
Clostridium perfringens causes Gas Gangrene.

Clostridium Characteristics

Clostridium tetani has a characteristic drumstick morphology, with a terminal spore.

Clostridium botulinum causes botulism.

Clostridium Habitat

Most members of the Clostridium genus are typically found in soil and the gastrointestinal tract of animals.

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Test your knowledge of bacilli, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative, spore-forming and non-spore forming, and specific examples such as Diphtheria and Clostridium. Learn about their characteristics, staining properties, and diseases they cause in this quiz.