Clostridium Perfringens
Clostridium Perfringens
Clostridium perfringens (formerly known as C. welchii, or Bacillus welchii) is a Gram-positive, rod- shaped, anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium of the genus Clostridium. C. perfringens is ever present in nature and can be found as a normal component of decaying vegetation, marine sediment, the intestinal tract of humans and other vertebrates, insects, and soil. Infections due to C. perfringens show evidence of tissue necrosis, bacteremia, emphysematous cholecystitis, and gas gangrene, which is also known as clostridial myonecrosis. The toxin involved in gas gangrene is known as α-toxin, which inserts into the plasma membrane of cells, producing gaps in the membrane that disrupt normal cellular function. …show more content…
The Centers for Disease Control concluded that all this was a result of the chicken salad not being stored at the proper temperature. Germination began to occur, and large colonies of the bacteria developed within the chicken salad.
Through my research, I’ve found that the seemingly best way to prevent Clostridium perfringens is to properly store and cook food. I feel that if we were all more mindful of this fact, many cases of sickness could be avoided. Areas where large amounts of food are cooked hours in advance are the most susceptible. Schools and other places which have large cafeterias and serve many people are the places where employees should be the most diligent. Maintaining proper heat levels are the best way to ensure safety. As for environmental precautions and methods which could be implored to prevent illness, I feel that keeping livestock and other foods clean and free of feces is the best way we as a society could prevent this deadly strain of bacteria from multiplying and becoming a problem. Since the
Clostridium perfringens bacteria is present and living in feces, keeping food away from something
Clostridium perfringens (formerly known as C. welchii, or Bacillus welchii) is a Gram-positive, rod- shaped, anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium of the genus Clostridium. C. perfringens is ever present in nature and can be found as a normal component of decaying vegetation, marine sediment, the intestinal tract of humans and other vertebrates, insects, and soil. Infections due to C. perfringens show evidence of tissue necrosis, bacteremia, emphysematous cholecystitis, and gas gangrene, which is also known as clostridial myonecrosis. The toxin involved in gas gangrene is known as α-toxin, which inserts into the plasma membrane of cells, producing gaps in the membrane that disrupt normal cellular function. …show more content…
The Centers for Disease Control concluded that all this was a result of the chicken salad not being stored at the proper temperature. Germination began to occur, and large colonies of the bacteria developed within the chicken salad.
Through my research, I’ve found that the seemingly best way to prevent Clostridium perfringens is to properly store and cook food. I feel that if we were all more mindful of this fact, many cases of sickness could be avoided. Areas where large amounts of food are cooked hours in advance are the most susceptible. Schools and other places which have large cafeterias and serve many people are the places where employees should be the most diligent. Maintaining proper heat levels are the best way to ensure safety. As for environmental precautions and methods which could be implored to prevent illness, I feel that keeping livestock and other foods clean and free of feces is the best way we as a society could prevent this deadly strain of bacteria from multiplying and becoming a problem. Since the
Clostridium perfringens bacteria is present and living in feces, keeping food away from something