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Clostridium botulinum is a type of bacteria that secretes a toxin which damages the human nervous system A person infected with Clostridium botulinum is said to have botulism What is the most likel?
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What causes botulisum?
Botulism is caused by a toxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Botulism can be contracted by eating infected foods or in wounds such as those caused by injecting drugs.
What is the name for botulism bacteria?
It is called "Botulism poisoning" and occurs due to an anaerobic bacterium, Clostridium botulinum. It can be deadly. It can occur in infants when exposed to the bacterium from disturbed soil or being fed honey at an early age. Adults get botulism poisoning from eating improperly cooked canned food or piercing their body with infected dirt ie. intravenous injections. People have died from botulism poisoning from improperly processed tetra packs of juice in Asia. The symptoms are varied but paralysis is common, leading to an inability to breathe. Medically, the botulism paralysis is used in Botox injections to smooth lines on the forehead or to help to relax the tight muscles (spasticity) of cerebral palsy victims.
Can you recover from botulism?
Boltulism is caused by a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum and more specifically the toxins that this bacteria produces.Botulism can be cured although even when all the bacteria which cause it are dead the toxins they made can still stay in your body causing damage. Over time the immune system will find all the toxin and destroy it but this will only happen if the immune systems response is strong and the amount of bacteria which the person was infected with initially was not too great.
How can one tell if their food is infected with botulism?
Unfortunately, one cannot tell whether their food is infected with botulism if they are just testing from their home. Food science laboratories need to be accessed and utilized in order for one to find signs of botulism in food.
How do you prevent botulism?
BotulismBotulism is the result of ingesting toxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria is common in soil and therefore may be found on foods after they are harvested. Botulism can also result from a deep wound. The toxin is produced by the bacteria in anaerobic conditions - conditions of low or no air - and is of particular concern for foods that are canned or stored in oil. In the case of wound botulism, the toxin is produced in deep wounds that are improperly cleaned and treated.Prevent Botulism: An IntroductionBotulism can be prevented. The recommendations for preventing botulism depend on the type of botulismFoodborne Botulism PreventionThe conditions under which Clostridium botulinum spores germinate and produce toxin are:Absence of oxygenLow acidity levelsTemperatures between 40 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit (4.5 to 49 degrees Celsius).These conditions can easily develop in improperly stored home-cooked or commercial foods, as well as in canned foods that have not been prepared with proper canning procedures.Foodborne botulism has often occurred from home-canned foods with low acid content, such as:AsparagusGreen beansBeetsCorn.However, outbreaks of botulism can also occur from more unusual sources, such as:Chopped garlic in oilChile peppersTomatoesImproperly handled baked potatoes wrapped in aluminum foilHome-canned or fermented fish.People who engage in home canning should follow strict hygienic procedures to reduce contamination of foods. Some suggestions include:Refrigerate oils infused with garlic or herbsKeep baked potatoes cooked in aluminum foil hot until they are served, or refrigerate themBoil home-canned foods for 10 minutes before eating to ensure safety.Instructions on safe home canning can be obtained from county extension services or from the U.S. Department of AgricultuBotulism Prevention in InfantsBecause honey can contain spores of Clostridium botulinum, and this has been a source of infection for infants, children less than 12 months old should not be fed honey. Honey is safe for people 1 year of age and older.Botulism Prevention in WoundsBotulism can be prevented in wounds by promptly seeking medical care for infected wounds and by not using injectable street drugs.References: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/botulism_g.htm
What are causes of Tyzzer's disease?
Tyzzer's disease is a contagious bacterial disease caused by Clostridium piliforme. This type of bacteria lives in the intestine of infected small mammals and is spread from animal to animal through food and water contamination with feces. Tyzzer's disease can be prevented by separating healthy animals from infected individuals.
What forms when a hair follicle becomes infected with bacteria?
When a hair follicle becomes infected with bacteria it becomes irritated. When a hair follicle becomes infected it might fall out.
How do ticks get infected with the Lyme disease bacteria?
Ticks are infected when their host is infected. The infected ticks then spread the disease to humans.
What was found in the infected bacteria?
viruses
Do bacteria cause animal infections?
Yes, animals can be infected by bacteria.
Why do heroin addicts have high incidence of Clostridium tetani infection?
Clostridium tetani is one of the most poisonous biological substances known. It produces neurotoxins that enter nerve cells and block neurotransmitters. A very tiny amount of these substances can cause severe muscle disorders and respiratory complications that result in death. We call this disease tetanus.People can become infected with Clostridium tetanithrough a puncture wound or a dirty needle and it is placed just where this anaerobic bacteria loves to be. They are deposited deep into the skin and far from oxygen that would kill it.
Tetany can be caused by?
Clostridium tetani. This is a bacterium which commonly lives in the soil. It can only grow and produce toxins when little oxygen is around, so just playing around in the dirt would not get you infected. Typically, tetanus occurs when a deep stabwound is made with a dirty object, say a rusty nail, on which the Clostridium bacteria are present. On superficial wounds, there would be too much oxygen and the bacteria wouldn't grow, in a deep wound that is more or less shut off from the outside air, oxygen is quickly consumed by other bacteria, allowing the Clostridia to reproduce and produce toxins. These are responsible for the cramps typical for tetanus.
