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Botulism: A Clinical And Experimental Study
Genes that encode botulism neurotoxins A, B, E and F in neotropical bee honey identified with the polymerase chain reaction.: An article from: Revista de Biología Tropical by Ana Teresa Fournier, María del Mar Gamboa, et all 2006-03-01
Foodborne botulism from home-prepared fermented tofu--California, 2006.(Brief Report): An article from: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report by H. Meyers, G. Inami, et all 2007-02-09
Botulism: An entry from Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.</i> by Janie Franz, Teresa Odle, 2006
BOTULISM: An entry from Gale's <i>World of Microbiology and Immunology</i>
2011 Ultimate Guide to Biological Weapons and Terrorism, Anthrax, Botulism, Plague, Ricin, Smallpox, Toxins, Emergency Medical and Survival Information, 1650 Documents, 193,000 Pages (Two DVD-ROM Set) by U.S. Government, Department of Defense, et all 2010-08-19
Botulism (Food and nutrition series) by Patricia A Kendall, 2003
Botulism in Alaska: A guide for physicians and health care providers, 1998 update by Michael Beller, 1998
Code of practice for the manufacture of vacuum and modified atmosphere packaged chilled foods with particular regard to the risks of botulism (Guideline)
Botulism: A cause of bird mortality in the Great Lakes (Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Research and development report) by L. D Fay, 1966
Clostridium botulinum type E and botulism by Hans Henrik Huss, 1981
Botulism and home canning (Bulletin) by I. E Newsom, 1947
Proceedings of the first U.S.-Japan Conference on Toxic Micro-organisms: Mycotoxins, botulism ... Honolulu ... 1968
Type E botulism in Great Lakes water-birds (Michigan Department of Conservation. Research and development report) by L. D Fay, 1966

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Avian Botulism: Overview - Environment Canada
Avian botulism has had destructive effects on birds for a considerable time, For avian botulism to occur, a virus must first infect type C Clostridium
http://www.pnr-rpn.ec.gc.ca/nature/migratorybirds/avianb/ce00s02.en.html

Extractions: Frequently Asked Questions Avian botulism has had destructive effects on birds for a considerable time, and undoubtedly predates written records. During the early part of this century, a die-off of "millions" of waterfowl was encountered in the Great Salt Lake area of the United States. Because early observations occurred on alkaline lakes in areas of western North America, the phenomenon was suspected of being a form of alkali poisoning and became known as Western Duck Sickness. It wasn't until a quarter of a century later that the cause of these die-offs was determined to be botulism poisoning. Top For avian botulism to occur, a virus must first infect type C
InteliHealth: Botulism
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Extractions: Botulism What Is It? Symptoms Diagnosis Expected Duration ... Additional Info What Is It? Botulism is a form of poisoning caused by exposure to Clostridium botulinum bacteria. These bacteria manufacture a chemical poison known as botulinum toxin that interferes with muscle function in many areas of the body, causing paralysis of individual muscles or groups of muscles. Exposure to this toxin is life threatening, since one of the muscles it can paralyze is the diaphragm, the muscle that controls breathing.
Botulism
botulism can be controlled with awareness of the types of botulism, conditions affecting the growth of the toxinproducing spores, symptoms, treatment and
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09305.html

Extractions: @import "/styles/coopext_adv.css"; no. 9.305 by P. Kendall Four classifications are being used currently in the United States to discuss botulism in humans. These are 1) food-borne botulism , caused by consuming food containing botulinal toxin 2) infant botulism , caused by production of botulinal toxin after germination and growth of the spores within the infant's intestines; 3) wound botulism , resulting from germination and growth of Clostridium botulinum within a wound; and 4) undetermined botulism , occurring in persons older than 12 months, in which no food or wound is implicated. The majority of reported cases of botulism have traditionally been food-borne in nature. In recent years around 30 cases per year have been reported.
Botulism
botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
http://www.seekwellness.com/nutrition/botulism.htm

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Ontario Ministry Of Health And Long-Term Care - Healthcare Providers - Publicati
There are three main kinds of botulism Food borne, Wound and Intestinal Wound botulism symptoms are similar to food borne symptoms (except there is no
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers/pub/disease/botulism.html

Extractions: Public Information Health Care Providers News Media Text Only Version DISEASES : Botulism This information requires knowledgeable interpretation and is intended primarily for use by health care workers and facilities/organizations providing health care including pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, community-based health care service providers and pre-hospital emergency services. Botulism is a neuroparalytic disease caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum . The mortality rate is approximately 14 per cent. There are three main kinds of botulism: Food borne, Wound and Intestinal (infant and adult). Symptoms Food borne Initially symptoms of food borne botulism may include vomiting and/or diarrhea followed by one or more of: ptosis (drooping of eyelids), visual disturbance, dilated and fixed pupils, dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing), dry mouth and dysphonia (difficulty speaking). These symptoms may extend to a descending symmetrical flaccid paralysis in an alert afebrile person. Constipation is a common symptom later in presentation. Wound Wound botulism symptoms are similar to food borne symptoms (except there is no vomiting and/or diarrhea). The presence of a wound is also useful to note.
Ontario Ministry Of Health And Long-Term Care - Public Information - Publication
There are three main kinds of botulism. Foodborne botulism is caused by eating Wound botulism is caused by toxin produced from a wound infected with
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/pub/disease/botulism.html

Extractions: Public Information Health Care Providers News Media Text Only Version DISEASES : Botulism Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum There are three main kinds of botulism. Food-borne botulism is caused by eating foods that contain the botulism toxin. Wound botulism is caused by toxin produced from a wound infected with Clostridium botulinum . Intestinal (infant and adult) botulism is caused by consuming the spores of the botulinum bacteria, which then grow in the intestines and release toxin. All forms of botulism can be fatal and are considered medical emergencies. Food-borne botulism can be especially dangerous because many people can be poisoned by eating contaminated food from the same source. Symptoms The symptoms of botulism include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, and muscle weakness. Infants with botulism appear lethargic, feed poorly, are constipated have a weak cry and poor muscle tone. These are all symptoms of the muscle paralysis caused by the bacterial toxin. If untreated, these symptoms may progress to cause paralysis of the head, neck, arms, respiratory muscles, torso and legs. In food-borne botulism, symptoms generally begin 12 to 36 hours after eating a contaminated food, but they can occur as early as six hours or as late as 10 days. Vomiting and constipation or diarrhea may be present initially. Diagnosis Physicians may consider the diagnosis if the patient's history and physical examination suggest botulism. However, these clues are usually not enough to allow a diagnosis of botulism. Other diseases and conditions such as Guillain-Barré syndrome, stroke, and myasthenia gravis can appear similar to botulism, and special tests may be needed to exclude these other possibilities.
Infant Botulism
Infant botulism is caused by consuming the spores of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which then grow in the intestines and release nerve toxin.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/954986597.html

Extractions: Subscribe now >> What is infant botulism? Infant botulism is caused by consuming the spores of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum , which then grow in the intestines and release nerve toxin. It predominantly affects infants (children under 1 year of age), although it may affect adults who have an altered gastrointestinal environment, either through surgery or antibiotic therapy. What are the symptoms of infant botulism? The initial symptoms of infant botulism are constipation, poor feeding, listlessness and lethargy. The weakness is symmetric, and may progress over a period of 1 to 4 days, although sometimes symptoms progress in a matter of hours. There is no fever, unless a secondary infection is present. There is a wide spectrum of severity of symptoms, ranging from mild illness to "floppy baby syndrome" and possible death. How soon do symptoms appear?
Foodborne Botulism
Foodborne botulism is a serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin produced by a bacterium. It is caused by eating foods that contain the botulism
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/954986455.html

Extractions: Subscribe now >> What is foodborne botulism? Foodborne botulism is a serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is caused by eating foods that contain the botulism toxin. This toxin may not give a bad odor or taste to food. The disease most often develops after consuming improperly processed home-preserved foods that are inadequately cooked before consumption. However, commercial foods and restaurants are still occasional sources. What are the symptoms of foodborne botulism? Foodborne botulism affects the nervous system. Symptoms are symmetric and often include blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, slurred speech, and muscle weakness. Fever is absent, unless there is a complicating infection. If untreated, these symptoms may progress to cause paralysis of the arms, legs, trunk and breathing muscles and death. How soon do symptoms appear?
Howstuffworks "How Does Botulism Work?"
How does botulism work? I have heard that infants can get botulism poisoning from honey. Why can t infants eat honey?
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Extractions: "Don't feed honey to babies" is one of those things-you-ought-to-know rules (like "don't mix ammonia with chlorine" and "don't use beach sand when making concrete") that needs more publicity because it is so important. The word botulism describes a type of poisoning. A strain of bacteria called Clostridium botulinum creates a protein called botulin , and this protein is the cause of botulism. Botulin invades excitatory nerve cells where they meet with muscle fibers and blocks the junction so no signals can get through. The result is paralysis , and in severe cases it totally immobilizes and can kill the patient. Botulism bacteria are common in nature, but they are killed by oxygen. Therefore, the bacteria form spores that protect them from oxygen, and these spores activate once they get into
Tetanus And Botulism
University of WisconsinMadison Department of Bacteriology. The article has been moved to a new website. Please go to Clostridia Tetanus and botulism.
http://www.bact.wisc.edu/Bact330/lecturetetbot
Encyclopaedia Topic : Botulism, Section : Introduction
botulism is a rare and dangerous infection caused by a soil germ called Clostridium botulinum The disease produced by this toxin is called botulism.
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=68
► Botulism
A medical encycopedia article on the topic botulism.
http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000598.htm

Extractions: Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Clostridium is found in soil and untreated water throughout the world. It produces spores that survive in improperly preserved or canned food, where they produce toxin. When eaten, even minute amounts of this toxin can lead to severe poisoning. The foods most commonly contaminated are home-canned vegetables, cured pork and ham, smoked or raw fish, and honey or corn syrup. Botulism may also occur if the organism enters open wounds and produces toxin there.
Botulism Guide
A fact sheet on botulism. The symptoms of foodborne botulism usually occur 18 to 36 hours after eating the contaminated food.
http://www.umm.edu/bioterrorism/botulism.htm

Extractions: Botulism, a paralytic illness, is rare, but can cause serious, paralyzing symptoms and may be fatal. The disease is caused by a nerve toxin formed from a group of bacteria, called Clostridium botulinum, which are found in soil. There are seven known botulism toxins, but only toxins type A, B, E, and F are seen as being harmful to humans. From the four toxins that are known to be harmful to humans, there are three kinds of botulism, characterized differently due to their means of exposure: foodborne botulism
Botulism
The infant botulism syndrome is an infectious neuroparalytic disease Infant botulism typically affects previously well infants within the first 4 to 6
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Extractions: The infant botulism syndrome is an infectious neuroparalytic disease resulting from the ingestion of spores of Clostridium botulinum which germinate, multiply and produce botulinal toxin within the infants large intestine. First described in 1976 it has now been reported from all inhabited continents except Africa. The clinical features include constipation, poor feeding, weakness, hypotonia, dysphagia and in severe cases, flaccid paralysis and respiratory failure. The pediatrician should keep in mind this rare entity, for prompt treatment.
Frozen, Fully-Cooked Products & Botulism
FSIS fact sheets, publications, and web pages about foodborne illnesses (bacterial, viral, or parasitic)..
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Frozen_Fully_Cooked_Products_&_Botulism/ind

Extractions: All FSIS Dockets Docket Comments Export Information Training All USDA Information For... Constituent Groups FSIS Employees You are here: Home Fact Sheets In August and September 2001, several cases of botulism, a life-threatening illness caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum , were reported in the United States. Frozen, fully-cooked products were suspected of causing these illnesses. The Food Safety and Inspection Service advises all consumers to handle frozen, fully-cooked products in accordance with these food safety recommendations. Before buying frozen, fully-cooked products, carefully inspect the container or package. If the package is punctured, torn, partially opened, or damaged in any other way that might expose the contents to the outside environment, do NOT purchase the product. Do not purchase frozen products that appear to have thawed and refrozen. Reject all swollen or gassy containers or spoiled foods. Buy food from reputable dealers, with a known record of safe handling. Buy frozen products only if they are frozen solid and only if stored in the freezer case. Observe any use-by or sell-by dates on the package.
Botulism Fact Sheet
botulism is poisoning from eating a toxin formed in food contaminated with the spores of a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum.
http://www.metrokc.gov/health/prevcont/botulism.htm

Extractions: What is botulism? It is poisoning from eating a toxin formed in food contaminated with the spores of a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum . These spores are widespread in the environment, but are harmless when oxygen is present. They may produce the toxin if they are an environment that contains no oxygen, such as inside a can or jar of improperly canned food. What are the symptoms? Symptoms start 12-36 hours and sometimes several days after eating a contaminated food and include: blurred vision dry mouth paralysis of the muscles, especially those muscles that control the face, swallowing, and breathing
Botulism: Information For Health Care Providers
Report all suspected cases of botulism immediately to Public Health Seattle King botulism is a neuroparalytic disease caused by botulinum toxin.
http://www.metrokc.gov/health/bioterrorism/facts/botulism-providers.htm
Avian Botulism
Avian botulism, or Western duck sickness, is one of the three most important More than a million deaths from avian botulism have been reported in
http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/facts/avian.html

Extractions: Selecting any thumbnail image will display a full-sized version of the graphic. Avian botulism, or Western duck sickness, is one of the three most important disease problems of wild migratory birds. Each year, many birds are paralyzed or die after exposure to a toxin produced by the botulinum bacterium. Two of the seven toxin types that have been identified commonly cause mortality in wild birds; one of these, type C, is most often associated with dieoffs of ducks, while type E primarily affects gulls and loons. Losses vary from year to year and from species to species. A few hundred birds may die one year at a specific location, with tens of thousands dying the following year at the same site. More than a million deaths from avian botulism have been reported in localized outbreaks in a single year. Outbreaks causing losses of 50,000 or more birds are fairly common. Americas United States Europe-Africa Denmark Canada Great Britain Uruguay Netherlands Mexico Germany Australia-Asia Australia Italy New Zealand Spain Japan South Africa A Montana marsh experiences an outbreak of type C avian botulism.
NWHC: Avian Botulism Fact Sheet
Avian botulism is a paralytic disease caused by ingestion of a toxin produced by the A cycle develops in a botulism outbreak when fly larvae (maggots),
http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/facts/botulism.html

Extractions: Bacteria Clostridium botulinum , Types C and E toxins Type C toxin: waterfowl, shorebirds, colonial waterbirds, and others Type E toxin: gulls, loons, and others Avian botulism is a paralytic disease caused by ingestion of a toxin produced by the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum . This bacteria is widespread in soil and requires warm temperatures, a protein source and an anaerobic (no oxygen) environment in order to become active and produce toxin. Decomposing vegetation and invertebrates combined with warm temperatures can provide ideal conditions for the botulism bacteria to activate and produce toxin. There are several types of toxin produced by strains of this bacteria with birds being most commonly affected by type C and to a lesser extent type E. Birds either ingest the toxin directly or may eat invertebrates (e.g. chironomids, fly larvae) containing the toxin. Invertebrates are not affected by the toxin and store it in their body. A cycle develops in a botulism outbreak when fly larvae (maggots), feed on animal carcasses and ingest toxin. Ducks that consume toxin-laden maggots can develop botulism after eating as few as 3 or 4 maggots. Healthy birds, affected birds, and dead birds in various stages of decay are commonly found in the same area. The toxin affects the nervous system by preventing impulse transmission to muscles which results in flaccid paralysis. Consequently, birds are unable to use their wings and legs normally or control the third eyelid, neck muscles, and other muscles. Birds with paralyzed neck muscles cannot hold their heads up and often drown. Death can also result from water deprivation, electrolyte imbalance, respiratory failure, or predation.
Botulism : The Department Of Health - P&G: Health Topics: Botulism
botulism is caused by botulinum toxin, which is a poison produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. In most cases, the symptoms are caused not by the
http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/HealthAndSocialCareTopics/Botulism/fs/en

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