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Definition of botulinum
: a spore-forming bacterium (Clostridium botulinum) that secretes botulinum toxin
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Some, such as botulinum and staphylococcus, produce a potent toxin that does the damage.
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Botulism is a potent neurotoxin produced by the bacterium, Clostridium botulinum.
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Moreover, the person did not heat the potatoes after removing them from the can, a step that can inactivate the botulinum toxin, the researchers said.
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If botulism is diagnosed quickly, doctors can give patients a treatment called botulinum antitoxin, which halts the action of the toxin circulating in the blood, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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It's produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and sometimes by strains of Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium baratii.
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C. botulinum spores are commonly found on the surfaces of seafood and most fruits and vegetables.
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The Type A strain of botulinum toxin found in the nacho cheese is the same type that is cultivated for biological weapons.
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Botulism is a rare illness caused by nerve toxins released by a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Origin and Etymology of botulinum
New Latin, from Latin botulus sausage
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