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This fact sheet provides answers to frequently questions about botulism, is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The fa... Details >
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
This article contains information on how to prevent and treat the three types of botulism: foodborne poisons, wound and infant botulism.... Details >
Find out how to use proper canning techniques, and how to prepare and store food safely in order to prevent this type of foodbourne bacteria.... Details >
Infant botulism is a rare illness that can occur when an infant ingests bacteria that produce a toxin inside the body. Since honey is a known source of the bacteria spores that cause botulism, it shou... Details >