Clostridium perfringens
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Common name
food poisoning or gas gangrene
Type of disease
bacterial
How is it transmitted/infection
contamination of deep wounds or surgical spores of disease
General signs and symptoms
intense pain, swelling, and gas production in tissues
What body systems/organs are involved?
muscle tissue and skin
Any toxins or virulence factors?
produces toxins (alpha toxins) that cause cell and tissue destruction
How is agent commonly identified?
wound culture, PCR
How does each bacteria stain for gram, endospore, capsule, acid fast?
Gram + , endospore
What shape do each bacteria have?
Bacillus
Classic signs/symptoms
crepitus (crackling sound)
Treatment, cure, common antibiotics?
Penicillin (antibiotic)
How can transmission be prevented?
wound care, proper hygiene
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