botulism

(noun)

poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, a type of anaerobic bacteria that grows in improperly-prepared food

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Examples of botulism in the following topics:

  • Bacterial Foodborne Diseases

    • In the past, sporadic cases of botulism, the potentially fatal disease produced by a toxin from the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum, were relatively common.