Gas gangrene is caused by: March 2012
Correct Answer: Clostridium welchii
Description: Ans: A i.e. Clostridium welchii Conditions and pathogens Established pathogens (clostridium) for gas gangrene (group) includes Cl. Perfringens/ welchii, Cl. septicum & Cl. Novyi Established pathogen (clostridium) for tetnaus include Cl. Tetani Established pathogens (clostridium) for food poisoning (group) includes Cl. Perfringens type A (gastroenteritis), Cl. Perfringens type C (necrotising enteritis) and Cl. Botulinum (botulism) Established pathogens (clostridium) for acute colitis include Cl. difficile
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