- ID (Added: 16-Aug-2024)
- 217
- Source
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Type
- Website
- Title
- Botulism (Website)
- Description
- A brief overview and key facts on botulism, which is caused by the ingestion of potent neurotoxins, the botulinum toxins, produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Symptoms of the disease, and its exposure and transmission routes (e.g., foodborne botulism, infant botulism, etc.), diagnosis and treatment, and prevention tips are outlined. The information is available in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish.
- Format
- Website
- Applies to
- Organisms: Clostridium botulinum
- Foods: Food type not specified
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