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Do Clostridia species require Oxygen?
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No, they are all obligate anerobe
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What diseases does C. botulinum cause?
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C. botulinum causes food borne botulism(preformed toxin), infant botulism(ingestion of spores) and wound botulism(injection of spores that germinate in tissue producing toxins).
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What is the mechanism of botulinum toxin in causing botulism?
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The toxin blocks the release of Ach resulting in flaccid paralysis.
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What usually causes infant botulism? What are its symptoms?
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Results from infant ingestion of contaminated honey leading to lethargy, and decreased muscle tone, floppy baby syndrome, most common type of botulism in the U.S.
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What are the symptoms of classic botulism?
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Cranial paralysis, including diplopia, ptosis, dysphagia, symmetric, descending motor paralysis, and death due to respiratory failure.
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How is Botulism treated?
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Classic botulism can be treated with respiratory care and antitoxin, as for infant botulism, infants typically recover spontaneously with supportive care.
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