Botulism is a rare, but potentially fatal, infection. Common symptoms include double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, swallowing problems, dry mouth, and muscle weakness. The toxin causes pa
How does th Explain why Clostridium difficile is of concern today. What is a pathogen? What is a disease? How are they different? 1. Botulism is caused by bacteria (clostridium botulinum) that releases botulinum toxin. The specific effect of this to...
All the jars were sealed, and when I opened one, it was brown the whole way through. Since it was sealed, is it still safe to eat?” Sharon’s Answer: No, unfortunately, I would not consider them safe. Even though they sealed, there is still a chance of botulism. Botulism you can...
The best way to tell if something is off about the food you are planning to eat is to take a whiff (notice that we said "whiff," not "taste"). While botulism itself does not have a noticeable odor, you can easily smell the evidence of bacteria, yeast, and other things that cause ...
botulinum neurotoxin; itch; anti-pruritic; mechanism of action Key Contribution: This focused review provides the current understanding of mechanisms underlying the antipruritic effects of BoNTs.1. Introduction 1.1. Botulism, Clostridium Botulinum, and Botulinum Toxin An illness characterized by muscle ...