Directions: Read about Clostridium perfringens in the Case File on page 155 and 176 of your book. After reading these passages answer the following questions in your discussion post.
Describe the morphology of C. perfringes. Speculate on how this patient became infected with this bacteria.
C. perfringens is an anaerobic bacterium. Explain how C. perfringes creates energy in the absence of oxygen.
Speculate on the reasons why diabetic patients are more susceptible to development of gaseous gangrene than others.
Your post can either be written, or you may upload a video of yourself addressing the above questions. Once you post, you will be able to see the post of others. For full points, you will need to post two replies on two other posts. Your replies can only be written, no video replies please.
Grading Rubric:
Post addressing all with plenty of details 8 pts (2 points question 1, 3 points questions 2, 3 points question 3)
Reply 1 Meaningful response over a 100 words 2.5 pts
Reply 2 Meaningful response over a 100 words 2 pt.
