MICROPARQ LEC MIDTERM - Clostridium botulinum
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Description
7 antigenic varieties of toxins (ABEF affect humans)
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Pathogenesis
Blocks the release of acetylcholine resulting to flaccid paralysis
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What is the result of blocking the release of acetylcholine
Flaccid paralysis
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Pathogenesis - portal of entry
Food → bloodstream → P synapse of PNS
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Pathogenesis - acetylcholine fusion
To be released of SNARE PROTEIN
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Forms
Wound botulism
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Forms
Food butilsm
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Form
Infant botulism → honey
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Treatment/ prevention
Respiratory support
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Treatment
Trivalent antitoxin (types A,D,E)
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Treatment
Botulinum immune globulin (big) → infants
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