The following are true about Clostridium tetani: – McqOptions

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1.	The following are true about Clostridium tetani:
A.	It is a Gram positive bacilli with terminal spore
B.	Tetanus can occur weeks after the initial infection
C.	The symptoms of tetanus is produced by an endotoxin
D.	Gas gangrene can result from Clostridium tetani infection
Answer» B. Tetanus can occur weeks after the initial infection

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