Gram + Bacilli - Corbett 5/2/16 Flashcards

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Clostridia species

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anaerobic, Gram + rods

  • inhibited, damaged by oxygen

spore-forming, mostly motile

synthesize POTENT exotoxins

  • botulism
  • tetanus
  • gas gangrene
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