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botulism

A very small amount of a certain poison can kill a lot of people. This poison is made by bacteria, so it is not easy to get.

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botulism

It is a type of sickness caused by eating contaminated food that can be deadly.

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botulism

A group of 17 people ate the same food and 14 of them died from a type of poisoning caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Two people were saved due to intense efforts, and one person did not have any problems even after eating the same food twice. This type of poisoning cannot be prevented.

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botulism

Botulinum toxin is a poison that stops the release of a chemical called acetylcholine from nerve cells. It does this by affecting an enzyme called phospholipase A2.

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botulism

Eating spoiled food can make you sick because it contains a poison made by a type of bacteria called Clostridium botulinum.

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botulism

Eat what you like, it will taste good.

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botulism

(see food poisoning)

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botulism

If babies are given honey before they turn one year old, they may be able to avoid getting sick.

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botulism

Food botulism is a type of illness that can affect people of any age.

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botulism

Eating food that has not been stored or prepared correctly can cause food poisoning, which can lead to paralysis and a loss of feeling in the body.

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botulism

(see botulin)

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botulism

Food poisoning can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It can also cause vision to become blurry. In more severe cases, food poisoning can cause double vision, difficulty swallowing and breathing, and extreme weakness.

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botulism

Drinking too much alcohol which affects the brain and can cause death.

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