Tetanus Flashcards
1
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What cause of Tetanus?
A
Caused by Gram positive bacilli ,Anaerobes bacteria called Clostridium motile
2
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Types of clostridium spp?
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1/Clostridium perfringnes: gas gangerna and food p
2/Clostridium tetnai: Tetanus
3/Clostridium botulium: cause botulism
4/ Clostridium Difficile: cause pseudmembroneus colities
3
Q
Tetanus Toxin?
A
Exotoxin known as TETANOSPASMIN
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5
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What is Clostridium perfringes?
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These are non motile species that cause gas gangerna and food poisoning
6
Q
Diagnosis of gas gangerna ?
A
Gram stain(Gram+ bacilli)
Saccharolytic reaction
7
Q
Treatment?
A
High doses of antibiotics: penicillin
Amputation
8
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What is Clostridium Difficle?
A
Gram positive motile bacteria cause psedumemranous colitis
