Multiple Choice
Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by Staphylococcus aureus?
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1. Introduction to Microbiology
Members of the Bacterial World
Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about Clostridium tetani and the pathogenesis of tetanus is true?
A
Clostridium tetani is an obligate aerobe that thrives in oxygen-rich environments.
B
Tetanus is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets from infected individuals.
C
Clostridium tetani produces tetanospasmin, a neurotoxin that blocks inhibitory neurotransmitter release, leading to muscle spasms.
D
The primary symptom of tetanus is a skin rash at the site of infection.
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the characteristics of Clostridium tetani. It is important to know whether it is an obligate aerobe or anaerobe, and the type of environment it thrives in.
Step 2: Review the modes of transmission for tetanus. Determine if it is spread through respiratory droplets or another route.
Step 3: Examine the pathogenesis of tetanus, focusing on the toxin produced by Clostridium tetani and its effect on the nervous system.
Step 4: Identify the primary symptoms of tetanus and distinguish them from symptoms of other infections or diseases.
Step 5: Compare each statement with the scientific facts about Clostridium tetani and tetanus pathogenesis to determine which statement is true.
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