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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
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Schaeffer-Fulton Endospore Stain Central Spore
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Schaeffer-Fulton Endospore Stain Terminal Spore
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Schaeffer-Fulton Endospore Stain Terminal with enlarged sporangium
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Clostridium tetani
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Clostridium botulinum
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Clostridium perfringens
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