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.
oxygen
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.
No. Botox contains botulin, which is made by the bacterium Clostrdium botulinum and is the same toxin that causes botulism.
Botulism is a form of food poisoning. The poisons are secreted by a common bacterium.
The scientific name for botulism is Clostridium botulinum. It is a bacterium that produces a toxin causing the illness.
No, botulism is the disease caused by the ingestion of the toxin formed during the growth of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum.
Not really. Botulism is a specific illness caused by toxins formed by Clostridium botulinum. That bacterium is generally found in the soil.
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 :)
botulism
Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. While it is possible to get botulism from improperly canned or fermented foods, the risk of getting botulism from commercially prepared pickles is very low.
Botulism
Botulism