Spore – dormant resistant structure formed during periods of environmental stress Cryptobiotic state - no measurable metabolic activity 2 Important Genera: Bacillus Bacillus anthracis - anthrax Bacillus cereus - gastroenteritis (food poisoning) Clostridium Clostridium tetani - tetanus (lock jaw) Clostridium botulinum - botulism Clostridium perfringens - gas gangrene
Schaeffer-Fulton Endospore Stain Central Spore
Schaeffer-Fulton Endospore Stain Terminal Spore
Schaeffer-Fulton Endospore Stain Terminal with enlarged sporangium
Clostridium tetani
Clostridium botulinum
Clostridium perfringens