Clostridium perfringens Flashcards
1
Q
what will differentiate strep pyogenes and clos. perfringens?
A
clos. perfringens causes gangrene and bubbles filled with gas
2
Q
how do you acquire c. perfringens?
A
ingestion of spore
goes inside a cut
3
Q
Clostridium perfringens has these toxins?
A
enterotoxin
exotoxins
4
Q
what enzyme does c. perfringens have?
A
DNase and Hyaluronidase
5
Q
what will DNase cause?
A
it degrades DNA in necrotizing tissue
6
Q
the alpha toxin will cause?
A
gangrene
7
Q
what is another name for the alpha toxin?
A
lecithinase
8
Q
what is the specific lecithinase that c. perfringens has?
A
perfringolysin O
9
Q
enterotoxin will cause what?
A
diarrhea
10
Q
enterotoxin fromc. perfringens will cause what disease?
A
Necrotizing enteritis
11
Q
what treatment is given to c. perfringens?
A
Clindamycin and penicillin *
