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This bacterium causes infection of wounds and gas gangrene.

A) Clostridium perfringens
B) Enterococcus
C) Bacillus cereus
D) none of the above

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Answer:

A) Clostridium perfringens

Step-by-step explanation:

Gas gangrene is a type of infection caused by Clostridium perfringens and other species of clostridia. This infection happens in the muscles. The gas produced by the bacteria produces blisters in the tissues. These infections can occur after injuries, blows or surgeries

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