Question

[CH-08-03]

List a few pathogenic species of Bacillus and Clostridium with indication of the diseases they cause

Answer 1

There are few pathogenic species of Bacillus and Clostridium with indication of the diseases caused by them are listed below:

Pathogenic species of  Clostridium :

Clostridium perfringens - exotoxin can cause gas gangrene and enterotoxin causes food poisioning

Clostridium difficile - causes  more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis

Clostridium tetani - neurotoxin causes tetanus in human

Clostridium botulinum- it causes food poisioning

Pathogenic species of Bacillus :

Bacillus cereus- It causes food poisioning in human

Bacillus anthracis- It causes anthrax disease in human

Bacillus licheniformis- It causes food spoilage and poisioning