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No, botulism does not have airborne spores. The bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism, primarily produces spores that are found in soil, untreated water, and certain foods. These spores can survive in anaerobic environments but are not transmitted through the air. Botulism is typically associated with improperly canned or preserved foods rather than airborne transmission.

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