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+ | *Often encapsulated short Gram-variable bacilli of varying length |
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+ | *Makes necrotizing extracellular toxins |
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| + | **Type A: foodborne outbreaks associated with poorly heated food and meat; gas gangrene in patients with necrotic bowel |
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| + | **Type C: pork product ingestion followed by enteritis necroticans (hemorrhagic necrosis of the jejunum) |
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| + | **Type B & D: no disease in humans |
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Revision as of 20:52, 23 August 2020
Microbiology
- Often encapsulated short Gram-variable bacilli of varying length
- Found in soil and humans and animals intestines
- Makes necrotizing extracellular toxins
- Four types:
- Type A: foodborne outbreaks associated with poorly heated food and meat; gas gangrene in patients with necrotic bowel
- Type C: pork product ingestion followed by enteritis necroticans (hemorrhagic necrosis of the jejunum)
- Type B & D: no disease in humans
