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Botulism Definition
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  • Botulism
  • Infant Botulism
A person with botulism has a life-threatening illness caused by a toxin that is produced by the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum. The bacteria enters the body in food or through open wounds. Images

The toxin causes muscle weakness. In the US, only about 100 cases of botulism are reported each year.

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Last Updated: Oct 9, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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