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Toxins are poisonous substances produced in a living organism. Hydrogenated oils, trans fats, sugar substitutes are all examples of things that can cause toxins in the body.

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Is anthrax poisoning a disease?

Anthrax is a disease caused by the microorganism called Bacillus anthracis. This bacteria produces a poisonous toxin (thus anthrax poisoning is caused by a toxin produced by the bacteria during the course of infection). Disease: Anthrax Cause: B. anthracis


What is toxin-medicated infection and exmples?

is caused when a living organism is consumed with What_is_Toxin_mediated_infection(as in the case of an infection). Once the organism is inside the human body it produces a toxin that causes the illness. Toxin-mediated infection is different from an intoxication because the toxin is produced inside the human body. An example of an organism that causes this type of illness is Clostridium perfringens.


Which neuromuscular disorder is caused by a bacterial toxin?

Botulism is a neuromuscular disorder caused by a bacterial toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum. This toxin can affect the nervous system and cause muscle weakness or paralysis.


Can lead to paralysis caused by a toxin produced by bacteria?

Botulism is a serious illness caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. This toxin can lead to muscle paralysis, including respiratory paralysis, if not treated promptly. prompt medical attention is necessary in cases of suspected botulism.


What is Toxin mediated infection?

A toxin-mediated infection is caused when a living organism is consumed with food (as in the case of an infection). Once the organism is inside the human body, it produces a toxin that causes the illness. Toxin-mediated infection is different from an intoxication because the toxin is produced inside the human body. An example of an organism that causes this type of illness is Clostridium perfringens.

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What is a disease caused by a pathogen or its toxin?

INFECTION


Can the malabsorption disease be temporary?

Yes, malabsorption disease might be temporary if caused by a toxin from the environment.


What is a cholorea?

cholera is a disease caused by a bacteria that realeases a toxin in the intestine and causes severe diarreah


Does a toxin cause infectious diseases?

Not directly, but the infectious microorganism that causes the disease may produce a toxin that is the cause of some of the disease's symptoms. Not every disease causing microorganism produces a toxin.


Is anthrax poisoning a disease?

Anthrax is a disease caused by the microorganism called Bacillus anthracis. This bacteria produces a poisonous toxin (thus anthrax poisoning is caused by a toxin produced by the bacteria during the course of infection). Disease: Anthrax Cause: B. anthracis


What are examples of toxin?

One example of a toxin is alcohol


What is toxin-medicated infection and exmples?

is caused when a living organism is consumed with What_is_Toxin_mediated_infection(as in the case of an infection). Once the organism is inside the human body it produces a toxin that causes the illness. Toxin-mediated infection is different from an intoxication because the toxin is produced inside the human body. An example of an organism that causes this type of illness is Clostridium perfringens.


What is the medical name for the disease Lockjaw?

The medical name for lockjaw is tetanus. It is caused a toxin secreted by a bacteria that lives in spore form in the soil and on other surfaces.


What is the scientific name for pulpy kidney?

The scientific name for pulpy kidney is enterotoxemia. It is a disease caused by the toxin produced by Clostridium perfringens type D bacteria.


What is toxin-mediation infection?

A toxin-mediated infection is caused when a living organism is consumed with food (as in the case of an infection). Once the organism is inside the human body, it produces a toxin that causes the illness. Toxin-mediated infection is different from an intoxication because the toxin is produced inside the human body. An example of an organism that causes this type of illness is Clostridium perfringens.


A poison produced by a disease causing organism?

A good example of a microbe that produces toxins in its disease process is staphylococcus sp. It produces shock and sepsis. You may have heard of "blood poisoning". That is what sepsis is. Tetanus is another example of a toxin producing disease. Muscles are paralyzed.


Symptoms of helminth disease are usually due to?

toxin