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What disease is most associated with Clostridium perfringens?

endocarditis
osteomyelitis
gas gangrene
rat bite fever

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Answer:

The correct option is : c. gas gangrene

Step-by-step explanation:

Gas gangrene is a serious bacterial infection caused by the infection of the Clostridium perfringens bacteria. This bacteria is always present in the nature and is a rod-shaped, gram-positive bacteria, that belongs to the Clostridium genus.

This disease can cause gas production in gangrene, death of the muscle tissues and also sepsis.

Therefore, Gas gangrene is most associated with the bacteria Clostridium perfringens.

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