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Which of the following is a major virulence factor that causes death in infected animals and humans by Bacillus anthracis?
Which type of food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus is associated with meat dishes and sauces?
What type of toxin-containing food causes nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea when ingested?
Which genus includes Gram-positive, spore-forming rods that produce organic acids, alcohols, and exotoxins?
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What is the most frequent Clostridium species involved in soft tissue and wound infections?
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Which factor predisposes individuals to Clostridium perfringens soft tissue infections?
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Which toxin produced by Clostridium perfringens causes red blood cell rupture?
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Which toxin is produced by all types of Clostridium perfringens and causes gas gangrene?
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What characteristic makes Bacillus cereus resistant to usual methods of disinfection?
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