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Botulinum toxin was developed to treat strabismus (cross-eye or lazy eye), and was shortly thereafter discovered to be highly effective for many forms of dystonia.
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Can spoiled food kill?
Yes, via bacteria such as salmonella or toxins such as botulinum.
Why are some botulinum toxins stronger than others?
Different toxins will have slightly different shapes, and so will attach more or less strongly to their target membrane proteins.
What happens when toxins are heated to a high temperature?
When toxins are heated to a warm temperature, the germs will multiply. There is only a certain extent that toxins can be heated to. The majority of toxins are killed when heated at a boiling temperatures, but there are a few types that survive. The most popular one is probably Clostridium botulinum which is found in soil and untreated water and in poorly preserved or canned food. Even small amounts of C. botulinum can induce severe poisoning.
What has the author Ib R Odderson written?
Ib R. Odderson has written: 'Botulinum toxin injection guide' -- subject(s): Administration & dosage, Botulinum Toxins, Botulinum toxin, Handbooks, manuals, Handbooks, manuals, etc, Injections, Methods, Therapeutic use
Can saliva cause botulism?
Not really. Botulism is a specific illness caused by toxins formed by Clostridium botulinum. That bacterium is generally found in the soil.
What is the purpose of antioxidants?
It helps get rid of toxins in our body.
Is Botulinum a mixture element or a compound?
If botulinum refers to the Protein Botulinum toxin, its a compound. Its formula is =C6760H10447N1743O2010S32
Is botulinum A a man made chemical?
Botulinum is a natural toxin.
What year was Clostridium botulinum discovered?
Clostridium botulinum was dicovered in 1892
What is the purpose of the liver in the body?
It removes toxins and metabolizes things such as medicine and alcohol.
Will pork left out cause botulism?
Perhaps. Botulism is specifically caused by the toxin formed by Clostridium botulinum and it normally produces the toxins under anaerobic conditions. But there are a host of other pathogens that could cause illness, too.
Where does alcohol come from?
Alcohols come from several different sources, depending on the alcohol and its end purpose. Ethanol, the specific alcohol usually referred to and contained in Alcoholic Beverages drunk by humans, can come from two processes: either as a product of fermentation by microorganisms, or as a chemical product of hydrogenating ethene/ethylene.Alcohol is produced by yeast acting on sugars.Bread yeast turns sugar into alcohol. Many microorganisms produce toxins that keep other microorganisms from taking over a food source. Staphielococcus, Penicillium Notatum and Clostridium botulinum are other examples of microorganisms that produce toxins to protect a food source. Some of the toxins, while potentially dangerous, have been used for the benefit of the human species. Botox comes from Clostridium Botulinum as does the fatal poison, botulism. Staphylococcus will make you quite ill if you get staph food poisoning. Penicillium Notatum produces the Penicillin toxin that kills other bacteria and if taken in a proper concentration will leave the human body unharmed, provided that one is not allergic. Like all of the other toxins, alcohol can be toxic in larger quantities. It is, like all of the other toxins, an attempt by the microbe to protect an environment.
