Bacillus cereus Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
General Properties
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Gram + rod
Aerobic
2
Q
Sources
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ubiquitous, found in soil
3
Q
Transmission
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Ingestion of improperly cooked foods
4
Q
Diseases
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Diarrheal : 6-15 hours after ingesting. Pore formation in intestinal walls (More with contaminated meats and veggies) Heat labile
Emetic: Heat stable toxin affecting vomiting center in the brain (more with starchy food like rice)
