Anaerobic Bacteria Flashcards
1
Q
Why do anaerobic bacteria form abscesses?
A
Pus has low O2 contents
2
Q
Which 3 genuses frequently come up as anaerobic bacteria?
A
Lactobacillus
Clostridium
Actinomyces
3
Q
What particularly nasty disease occurs as a result of anaerobic infection in diabetics?
A
Chronic diabetic fool ulcers
4
Q
What does Clostridium perfringens cause?
A
Necrotising fasciitis, which progresses to gas gangrene.
