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what is botulism?

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Botulism: This is a bacterial infection.  Symptoms are caused by the bacterial release of botulinim toxin.  If caught early treatment can be very effective.

Question 2

how can you get botulism?

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Raw honey beans: Botulism is caused by a toxin or protein that is produced a bacteria classically found in raw (unpasteurized) honey of untreated can beans.   That same toxin or protein is used in cosmetic or Botox injections.

Question 3

can botulism be dangerous?

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Yes: It can be deadly if not treated early.

Question 4

how is botulism transmitted?

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Orally: Almost always by mouth, eating food which contains the toxin produced by clostridium botulinum, but can also occur after wounds contaminated with this organism, just as can tetanus, due to clostridium tetani.

Question 5

how can a baby get botulism?

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No honey for infants: Most cases of botulism happen in infancy, and the spores of the clostridium bacteria produce a toxin that can be found in canned foods and honey, so that's why we don't recommend giving honey to babies less than a year old.

Question 6

what are the tests for botulism?

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BOTULISM: Tests are: clinical plus lab identification of toxin clostridium botulinum.

Question 7

how do you know if you have botulism?

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Weakness: Botulism is a lack of muscle control caused by the toxin the bacteria secretes. This toxin is the same one used in tny quantities to remove wrinkles and treat spastic cerebral palsy, but if from an infection is released in quantities that can stop most voluntary muscle activity, most especially control of breathing. This is life-threatening and requires immed therapy to prevent paralysis, death

Question 8

what should i do if i think i have botulism?

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Call or visit: poison control center in your area, check the number in the phone directory  or on the net, good luck

Question 9

what is botulism and how does it affect you?

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Bacterial Infection: Botulism is a serious bacterial infection which leads to paralysis.  You can acquire it through multiple means (food, in a wound, baby's can ingest the spore, etc.).  All forms are considered serious and can be fatal.  Please seek medical attention immediately if you are concerned.  See the cdc site for more info: http://www.Cdc.Gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/botulism/.

Question 10

what are the main symptoms of botulism illness?

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Weakness of muscles: Starting with cranial nerve musculature causing double or blurry vision, droopy eyelids, trouble speaking, blank fancies, the weakness then begins to affect arms and legs and may cause respiratory muscle paralysis.

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