Clostridium tetani Flashcards
1
Q
What type of pathogen is Clostridium tetani?
A
Gram positive bacillus
2
Q
Where does Clostridium tetani reside?
A
Soil
Intestinal tracts of animals/humans
3
Q
What is the most common disease/infection of Clostridium tetani?
A
Tetanus: contraction of muscles
4
Q
What is the pathogenesis of Clostridium tetani?
A
Exotoxin (neurotoxin) tetanus toxin
5
Q
What is the portal of entry of Clostridium tetani?
A
Compromised skin: wound
6
Q
Can Clostridium tetani be treated with antibiotics?
A
No (noncommunicable)
7
Q
Is Clostridium tetani a bad pathogen?
A
Toxin blocks release of glycine and GABA which is needed to relax muscles
