Clostridia Quiz

1.

Which antibiotic is highly effective against anaerobes?

Erythromycin

Clindamycin

Penicillin

Metronidazole

2.

The incubation period of Cl. tetani is...?

10-14 days

1-2 days

20-24 days

5-7 days

3.

The Nagler reaction is used to detect what?

Cl. difficile - TcdA

Cl. tetani - zinc endopeptidase

Cl. perfringens - alpha toxin

Cl. botulinum - D toxin

4.

Which bacteria causes gas gangrene?

Cl. tetani

Cl. perfringens

Cl. difficle

Cl. botulinum

5.

Which bacteria has a 'drumstick' like spore?

Cl. tetani

Cl. difficile

Cl. botulinum

Cl. perfringens