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Botulism (Latin, botulus, "sausage") also known as botulinus intoxication is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by botulinum toxin, which is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
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∙ 12y agoThe bacteria that causes botulism is spore-producing, therefore the only kingdom that is spore-producing is the FUNGUS kingdom.
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The bacterium that causes botulism cannot live in the presence of?
oxygen
What is the bacteria that causes Botulism?
The bacteria Clostridium botulinu causes botulism.About 110 cases of botulism occur in the U.S. per year. It usually is caused by food that was not prepared well, and is then ingested. If you suspect botulism, go to the hospital or call 911, it is deadly if not treated.
Is snake venom used in botox?
No. Botox contains botulin, which is made by the bacterium Clostrdium botulinum and is the same toxin that causes botulism.
Were does a botulism injury occur?
Botulism is a form of food poisoning. The poisons are secreted by a common bacterium.
Is botulism a virus bacteria or a protist?
No, botulism is the disease caused by the ingestion of the toxin formed during the growth of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum.
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 gram stain of botulism?
Botulism is caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinumand all Clostridia species are Gram positive, so the organisms causing botulism would give a Gram positive result :)
Infectoius disease of intestine that causes paralysis death?
botulism
Disease caused by a type of bacterium that grows when sealed inside food cans and jars?
Botulism
What disease is caused by a type of bacterium that grows when sealed inside food cans and jars?
Botulism
What is botulism what it causes?
Botulism is a type of food poisoning. What causes it is the bacteria living on our food that produce toxins that can kill humans.
What causes pinta?
Pinta is a skin infection caused by the bacterium Treponema carateum, a relative of the bacterium which causes syphilis.
