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  1. What are the diseases caused by Bacillus anthracis? (2 examples)
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Cutaneous anthrax, pulmonary anthrax, gastrointestinal anthrax.

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  1. What kind of disease can be caused by Bacillus cereus?
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Food poisoning (vomiting, diarrhoea), wound infection.

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  1. What is the causative agent of pseudomembranosus colitist?
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Clostridium difficile

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  1. What kind of bacteria can cause flaccid paralysis?
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Clostridium botulinum

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  1. What kind of bacteria can cause spastic paralysis?
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Clostridium tetani

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  1. What is the treatment of Botulism?
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Giving polyvalent antitoxin.

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  1. What is the treatment of pseudomembranosus colitis?
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Vancomycin per os, metronidazole, faecal transplantation.

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  1. Which bacteria can cause gas gangrene? (2 example)
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Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium histolyticum, Clostridium septicum.

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  1. Which bacteria can cause gas gangrene? (2 example)
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a. Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium histolyticum, Clostridium septicum.

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