Gram positive bacilli (endospore formers) Flashcards
1
Q
Clostridium tetani
A
Bacillus.
Endospore former.
Obligate anaerobe.
Causes tetanus.
Gram positive.
2
Q
Clostridium perfringens
A
Bacillus.
Endospore former.
Obligate anaerobe.
Causes food poisoning, gas gangrene
Gram positive.
3
Q
Clostridium botulinum
A
Bacillus
Endospore former
Obligate anaerobe
Causes botulism
Gram positive.
4
Q
Clostridium difficile
A
Bacillus
Endospore former
Obligate anaerobe
Causes pseudomembranous colitis
Gram positive.
5
Q
Bacillus anthracis
A
Endospore former
Causes anthrax
Gram positive.
6
Q
Bacillus cereus
A
Endospore former
Causes “Fried Rice” syndrome (Tip: think “cereus fried rice” like “seriously bad fried rice that you shouldn’t eat”)
Some species make antibiotics
Gram positive.
