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Can botulism spread from one person to another?
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No: Botulism does not spread from person to person. It is caused by ingestion of contaminated food or wound getting contaminated by spores of clostridium.
Answered 3/11/2016
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No: No. It is toxin mediated disease. Comes from food products.
Answered 11/20/2013
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