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Does Botulism affect animals

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 11/17/2022

Yes. Animals can become ill from the botulinum toxin, too.

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∙ 16y ago

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Who does botulism affect?

Botulism can affect anyone that eats food containing the bacteria.

What are diseases caused by microorganism in animals?

African Swine Fever,Anthrax,Babesiosis,Botulism,Brucellosis

What organism does botulism effect?

Botulism primarily affects humans and various animals, particularly those with a gastrointestinal system, such as livestock and pets. The condition is caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which can grow in improperly preserved foods. In humans, botulism can lead to severe neurological symptoms, including paralysis. Infants are particularly vulnerable to a specific form of botulism due to their immature gut flora.

What organism causes Botulism?

Foodborne botulism comes from eating food that has the botulism toxin in it. Foodborne botulism usually comes from eating home-canned food. Any food may have botulism. Botulism is tasteless, odorless, and has no color. Wound botulism comes from having a sore, a cut, or a skin opening. Wound botulism usually comes from injecting street drugs. Foodborne botulism comes from eating food that has the botulism toxin in it. Foodborne botulism usually comes from eating home-canned food. Any food may have botulism. Botulism is tasteless, odorless, and has no color. Wound botulism comes from having a sore, a cut, or a skin opening. Wound botulism usually comes from injecting street drugs. ==Another Answer== The most common organism that causes Botulism is Clostridium botulinum.

Does breast cancer affect animals?

yes, it can affect animals

Name of the kingdom botulism belong to?

Botulism is in the kingdom Bacteria.

How does pesticides affect humans and animals?

*How do pesticides affect humans and animals?

Can botulism grow in vinegar?

No, botulism cannot grow in vinegar because its acidic environment prevents the growth of the bacteria that causes botulism.

How severe is botulism?

Botulism is one of the most deadly toxins known.

How do you spell botulism?

That is the correct spelling of "botulism" (a type of food poisoning)

Infectoius disease of intestine that causes paralysis death?

botulism

How does botulism toxin affect the neuromuscular junction?

It affects the axon terminal, by blocking the release of acetylcholine , thus preventing an action potential from occurring.

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