Clostridium botulinum Flashcards
1
Q
What type of pathogen is Clostridium botulinum?
A
Gram postive bacillus
2
Q
Where does Clostridium botulinum reside?
A
Soil
3
Q
What is the most common disease/infection of Clostridium botulinum?
A
Botulism : relaxing muscles
4
Q
What is the portal of entry of Clostridium botulinum?
A
Oral: food contaminated with spores/toxins
Compromised skin
5
Q
What is the pathogenesis of Clostridium botulinum?
A
Exotoxin (neurotoxin)
Botulinum toxin
Intoxication
6
Q
Can Clostridium botulinum be treated with antibiotics?
A
No
7
Q
Is Clostridium botulinum a bad pathogen?
A
Toxins block release of acetylcholine (which is necessary for muscle contractions)
