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Botulism is a rare and serious disease caused by a nerve toxin which is produced by the Clostridium Botulinum bacteria. This bacteria is an endospore forming, rod shaped, gram positive bacteria typically found in soil, water sediment and fish.

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What is the disease caused by Bacillus Tetani?

tetanis


What are examples or eubacteria?

Examples of eubacteria include Escherichia coli (E. coli), Bacillus subtilis, and Streptococcus pyogenes. These are common bacteria found in various environments, such as the human gut, soil, and on the skin.


3 types of micro organisms related to toxic?

Clostridium tetani Bacillus anthracis staphyloccocus


An example of eubacteria?

Eubacteria is a domain, and has allot of examples! But, here are my favorite: Clostridium tetani, Clostridium botulinum, Clostridium perfringens, Bacillus antracis, Bacillus pneumoniae, Esherischia coli......


What does a tetanus cell look like?

Clostridium tetani is in the form of a rod, or bacillus. it has a rounded ball at the top. I hope this helped..


What is a Pathogenic endospore forming bacteria that is difficult to kill?

Bacillus anthracis is a pathogenic endospore forming bacteria that is difficult to kill due to its ability to form spores that are resistant to heat, chemicals, and radiation. This makes it a challenge to eradicate in the environment and in infected individuals.


What is the scientific name for clostridium tetani?

Genus: Clostridium. Species: Clostridium Tetani.


2 examples of eubacteria?

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common eubacteria found in the human gut and plays a role in digestion. Another example is Bacillus subtilis, which is found in soil and is commonly used in biotechnology for its ability to produce enzymes and antibiotics.


Is Clostridium tetani a virus or bacterium?

Clostridium tetani is a bacterium.


Who discoverd tetanus?

Nicolaier was the one who discovered the anaerobic bacillus Clostridium Tetani in 1885. Almost simultaneously, in 1889, Kitasato, obtained the bacillus of tetanus in pure culture. Emil von Behring (March 15, 1854 - 1917) was the one, anyway, who provided the tetanus antitoxin. One of the major pharmaceuticals companies is named after his name.


What is the speicific name for the disease tetanus?

Clostridium tetani (C. tetani)


What spore former microbe is gram negative?

Bacillus cereus is a spore-forming microbe that is gram-positive, not gram-negative. Gram-negative spore-forming microbes include Clostridium botulinum and Clostridium tetani.