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What type of spores are produced by Clostridium species?
What type of spores are produced by Clostridium species?
Which Clostridium species is associated with gas gangrene?
Which Clostridium species is associated with gas gangrene?
Which toxin causes red blood cell rupture in Clostridium perfringens infections?
Which toxin causes red blood cell rupture in Clostridium perfringens infections?
Which form of food poisoning is associated with Bacillus cereus and fried rice?
Which form of food poisoning is associated with Bacillus cereus and fried rice?
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What are the usual methods of disinfection for Bacillus cereus?
What are the usual methods of disinfection for Bacillus cereus?
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Which disease caused by Clostridium species is more of an intoxication than a foodborne infection?
Which disease caused by Clostridium species is more of an intoxication than a foodborne infection?
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What is the causative agent of tetanus or lockjaw?
What is the causative agent of tetanus or lockjaw?
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Which toxin is elaborated by Clostridium tetani causing tetanus?
Which toxin is elaborated by Clostridium tetani causing tetanus?
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In which patients is Clostridium tetani infection most commonly seen?
In which patients is Clostridium tetani infection most commonly seen?
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What is the main therapy for treating gas gangrene?
What is the main therapy for treating gas gangrene?
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Which type of toxin is produced during Clostridium difficile infection?
Which type of toxin is produced during Clostridium difficile infection?
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What is the mechanism of action of Clostridium botulinum toxin?
What is the mechanism of action of Clostridium botulinum toxin?
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Which organism produces a terminal spore giving it the characteristic appearance of a 'tennis racket'?
Which organism produces a terminal spore giving it the characteristic appearance of a 'tennis racket'?
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What is the method used to diagnose Clostridium botulinum infection?
What is the method used to diagnose Clostridium botulinum infection?
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How is rapid diagnosis of Bacillus anthracis infection done in case of a bioterror attack?
How is rapid diagnosis of Bacillus anthracis infection done in case of a bioterror attack?
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What characteristic appearance does Clostridium tetani have?
What characteristic appearance does Clostridium tetani have?
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In Clostridium botulinum infection, where is botulinum toxin demonstrable?
In Clostridium botulinum infection, where is botulinum toxin demonstrable?
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What is a rapid diagnostic procedure for Bacillus anthracis infection that detects antigens of the organism in the lesion?
What is a rapid diagnostic procedure for Bacillus anthracis infection that detects antigens of the organism in the lesion?
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