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Microbiology

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Set 19 The Gram Positive Bacilli Of Medical Importance

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Question 1

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Production of enterotoxin is a characteristic of

A)Clostridium botulinum.
B)Clostridium perfringens.
C)Clostridium difficile.
D)Clostridium tetani.
E)All of these choices are correct.

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Question 2

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Which of the following pertains to both tetanus and food-borne botulism?

A)It can be treated with antibiotics.
B)It is caused by enterotoxins of the pathogen.
C)Exotoxin blocks acetylcholine release.
D)Nausea and diarrhea are symptoms.
E)Treatment involves antitoxin therapy.

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Question 3

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Which is not correct about Bacillus cereus?

A)present in soil
B)produce enterotoxins
C)causes food-borne intoxication
D)causes a zoonosis
E)associated with cooked rice, potato, and meat dishes that are stored at room temperature

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