Clostridium perfringens: Characteristics and Toxinogenic Types
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What is the primary association of perfringens 'C. welchii'?

  • Gas gangrene (correct)
  • Waterborne diseases
  • Food poisoning
  • Fecal pollution

    • How can C. perfringens infection occur?

  • Through infected wound or by ingestion of contaminated food (correct)
  • Through contaminated air
  • By touching an infected person
  • Through skin contact with contaminated surfaces

    • What is the basis of classifying C. perfringens into 6 toxinogenic types?

  • Production of different enzymes
  • Production of four different major toxins (correct)
  • Presence of different flagella
  • Differences in cell wall composition

    • Where is C. perfringens normally found?

    <p>In the intestinal tract of humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of finding C. perfringens in water?

    <p>It indicates the presence of fecal pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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