Compare and contrast Clostridium botulinum and Clostridium perfringens. Include source, signs and symptoms, prevention, and prognosis
C. botulinum: found in/on soil, water, plants, and intestinal tracts of animals and fish; the spores of these bacteria can divide and produce toxin in the absence of oxygen. They can be produced in sealed containers such as cans, jars, and vacuum-packaged foods; signs and symptoms 18-36 hours later include double vision, speech difficulties, inability to swallow, and respiratory paralysis; take care with home canning; 10 minutes of boiling destroys toxin; can be fatal in 5-10% of cases.
C. perfringens: found in/on food standing on buffets or steam tables for long periods, soil dust, sewage, and intestinal tracts of animals; signs and symptoms begin within 6-24 hours and include nausea, diarrhea, and inflammation of stomach and intestine; keep hot foods hot (>140°), cold foods cold (< 40°); bacteria destroyed by cooking; lasts 24 hours with complete recovery unless complicated by other medical conditions.
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