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this can cause problems whem it gets into deep wounds. it can produce a gas that is foul smelling and a toxi that destroys muscle tissue. this can lead to a service user/patient requiring an amputation to prevent the spead of infection. medicines and antibiotics can often help reduce the infection. the bacteria live in the intestines of animals.
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∙ 11y agoClostridium defficile is generally found in the intestines. Antibiotics can cause the balance of bacteria in your intestines to weaken and allow Clostrium to grow unchecked. Effects can range from common diarrhea to serious life threatening inflammation in the colon. Patients in long stays in hospitals or long terms care facilities are most at risk.
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Where is clostridium located in the human body?
In a tumor
What is the difference between clostridium gas gangrene and clostridium perfringens?
clostridium gas gangrene is an illness due to Clostridium clostridium perfringens is a bacteria and can be at the origin of gas gangrene
What are 3 organisms of eubacteria?
Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium botulinum, and Clostridium tetani.
What is the scientific name for clostridium tetani?
The scientific name for Clostridium tetani is Clostridium tetani.
What are examples or eubacteria?
Clostridium tetani, Clostridium botulinum, Clostridium perfringens, Bacillus antracis, Bacillus pneumoniae, Esherischia coli......
What is the shape of Clostridium?
Clostridium are rod shaped, or 'cocci'
What is the location of clostridium tetani?
Clostridium tetani is found in the soil.
Is Clostridium tetani a virus or bacterium?
Clostridium tetani is a bacterium.
What bacteria is called banquet germs?
Clostridium perfringens
What year was Clostridium botulinum discovered?
Clostridium botulinum was dicovered in 1892
Clostridium acetobutryicum is a species of bacteria that are?
clostridium acetobutryicum is a species of bacteria that are_________________
Name two genera that produce endospores?
Bacillus and Clostridium
