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there are two types of clostridium: clostridium perfringens and clostridium botulinum.
perfringens is a mild food poisoning, but botulinum is the worst kind u can get. it can actually kill you. botulinum causes weakness constipation headache double vision impaired speech and difficulty chewing and swallowing. You can get it from improperly canned foods like vegetables, fish, and meat. To avoid getting it, never taste food that looks and smells bad. Also avoid badly canned products.
perfringens is a lot more mild and usually passes after 24 hours, but can still be dangerous. It causes nausea and diarrhea and gas pains, and you can get it from foods high in protein like meat poultry and eggs, especially uncooked ones or undercooked ones. Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold to avoid getting perfringens.
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What diseases cause by clostridium?
Clostridium bacteria can cause diseases such as botulism, tetanus, and gas gangrene. Botulism is caused by Clostridium botulinum and results in muscle paralysis. Tetanus, caused by Clostridium tetani, leads to muscle stiffness and spasms. Gas gangrene, caused by Clostridium perfringens, can lead to tissue death and serious infections.
What are some of the diseases caused by clostridium?
Botulism is the main one.
What diseases do the microbes of clostridium botulinum cause?
it causes stomach problems
What diseases are similar to tetanus?
Diseases similar to tetanus include botulism, which is caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria, and gas gangrene, which is caused by certain Clostridium species as well. These diseases can also lead to muscle stiffness, paralysis, and potentially life-threatening complications if not treated promptly.
What strain of hypervirulent organism caused a disruptive outbreak of severe diseases in north america and europe in 2003?
Clostridium difficile.
What is the scientific name for clostridium tetani?
Genus: Clostridium. Species: Clostridium Tetani.
What are the three diseases caused by organisms that form endospores?
Bacterial Spores are a bacterial defensive strategy to survive in harsh environments. Several types of bacteria are capable of using this mechanism. The spores themselves do not cause the disease, they must be first be reactivated to functional bacteria in the proper environment. Bascillis anthasis or more commonly know as anthrax is the most well know due to the potential terrorist threat. The more prevalent bacteria which causes disease is clostridium difficile which reactivates in the colon causing a diarrhea illness usually after someone takes antibiotics which kill off the normal colon bacteria. Up to 5-10% of people carry this in their colon, but this becomes much higher amongst hospitalized patients. There are other spore forming bacteria, but these are not commonly associated with disease.
Why is botulism associated with canned foods and not fresh foods-?
Botulism is associated with canned foods and not fresh because the bacteria associated with it, Clostridium botulinum only lives in improperly canned and preserved foods.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to diseases and disorders associated with aging?
Geriatric diseases and disorders are associated with aging.
The main symptom associated with Clostridium botulinum intoxication?
The main symptom associated with Clostridium botulinum intoxication is muscle weakness, which typically starts in the face and spreads downwards through the body. This can lead to difficulty speaking, swallowing, and breathing. In severe cases, it can result in paralysis and respiratory failure.
What diseases are associated with pubic lice?
Pubic lice are often associated with other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) but do not spread them.
What are 3 organisms of eubacteria?
Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium botulinum, and Clostridium tetani.
