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Which bacteria is responsible for causing tetanus?
Which bacteria is responsible for causing tetanus?
What fungal infection is commonly known as 'Madura foot'?
What fungal infection is commonly known as 'Madura foot'?
Which bacteria is responsible for causing gas gangrene?
Which bacteria is responsible for causing gas gangrene?
Which fungal species can cause respiratory infections?
Which fungal species can cause respiratory infections?
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Which bacterial species can cause food poisoning?
Which bacterial species can cause food poisoning?
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What condition can be caused by Clostridium Botulinum?
What condition can be caused by Clostridium Botulinum?
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Which bacterial infection is associated with 'Madura foot'?
Which bacterial infection is associated with 'Madura foot'?
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What can cause community acquired pneumonia known as 'valley fever'?
What can cause community acquired pneumonia known as 'valley fever'?
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Study Notes
Bacterial Infections
- Tetanus is caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani.
- Gas gangrene is caused by the bacteria Clostridium perfringens.
- Food poisoning can be caused by the bacterial species Clostridium perfringens.
- Clostridium Botulinum can cause botulism, a condition that affects the nervous system.
Fungal Infections
- Madura foot is a common name for the fungal infection Mycetoma.
- The fungal species Coccidioides immitis can cause respiratory infections.
- Coccidioides immitis can also cause community-acquired pneumonia, known as 'valley fever'.
Note
- Madura foot is also associated with a bacterial infection, specifically Nocardia brasiliensis.
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Description
Test your knowledge of soil-related bacterial and fungal infections with this quiz. Explore the causes and characteristics of infections such as tetanus, botulism, anthrax, mycetoma, valley fever, and more.
