A disease caused by potent protein NEUROTOXINS produced by CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM which interfere with the presynaptic release of ACETYLCHOLINE at the NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION. Clinical features include abdominal pain, vomiting, acute PARALYSIS (including respiratory paralysis), blurred vision, and DIPLOPIA. Botulism may be classified into several subtypes (e.g., food-borne, infant, wound, and others). (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1208)
A species of anaerobic, gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria in the family Clostridiaceae that produces proteins with characteristic neurotoxicity. It is the etiologic agent of BOTULISM in humans, wild fowl, HORSES; and CATTLE. Seven subtypes (sometimes called antigenic types, or strains) exist, each producing a different botulinum toxin (BOTULINUM TOXINS). The organism and its spores are widely distributed in nature.
Toxic proteins produced from the species CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM. The toxins are synthesized as a single peptide chain which is processed into a mature protein consisting of a heavy chain and light chain joined via a disulfide bond. The botulinum toxin light chain is a zinc-dependent protease which is released from the heavy chain upon ENDOCYTOSIS into PRESYNAPTIC NERVE ENDINGS. Once inside the cell the botulinum toxin light chain cleaves specific SNARE proteins which are essential for secretion of ACETYLCHOLINE by SYNAPTIC VESICLES. This inhibition of acetylcholine release results in muscular PARALYSIS.
A serotype of botulinum toxins that has specificity for cleavage of SYNAPTOSOMAL-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN 25.
Subtype of CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM that produces botulinum toxin type E which is neurotoxic to humans and animals.
Food that has been prepared and stored in a way to prevent spoilage.
Procedures or techniques used to keep food from spoiling.
Subtype of CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM that produces BOTULINUM TOXINS, TYPE A which is neurotoxic to humans and animals.
The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in food and food products. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms: the presence of various non-pathogenic bacteria and fungi in cheeses and wines, for example, is included in this concept.
A plant genus of the family MELIACEAE. Members contain meliavolkinin, melianin C and limonoids.
Invasion of the site of trauma by pathogenic microorganisms.
Containers, packaging, and packaging materials for processed and raw foods and beverages. It includes packaging intended to be used for storage and also used for preparation of foods such as microwave food containers versus COOKING AND EATING UTENSILS. Packaging materials may be intended for food contact or designated non-contact, for example, shipping containers. FOOD LABELING is also available.
A condition produced by the presence of toxins or other harmful substances in the BLOOD.
Acute illnesses, usually affecting the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, brought on by consuming contaminated food or beverages. Most of these diseases are infectious, caused by a variety of bacteria, viruses, or parasites that can be foodborne. Sometimes the diseases are caused by harmful toxins from the microbes or other chemicals present in the food. Especially in the latter case, the condition is often called food poisoning.
Sudden increase in the incidence of a disease. The concept includes EPIDEMICS and PANDEMICS.
Subtype of CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM that produces botulinum toxin type D which is neurotoxic to ANIMALS, especially CATTLE, but not humans.
The presence in food of harmful, unpalatable, or otherwise objectionable foreign substances, e.g. chemicals, microorganisms or diluents, before, during, or after processing or storage.
A genus of motile or nonmotile gram-positive bacteria of the family Clostridiaceae. Many species have been identified with some being pathogenic. They occur in water, soil, and in the intestinal tract of humans and lower animals.
A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria found in soil and water. Although considered to be normally nonpathogenic, this bacterium is a causative agent of nosocomial infections, particularly in debilitated individuals.
Appendages of the UTERUS which include the FALLOPIAN TUBES, the OVARY, and the supporting ligaments of the uterus (BROAD LIGAMENT; ROUND LIGAMENT).
The ability to detect scents or odors, such as the function of OLFACTORY RECEPTOR NEURONS.

Biodiversity of Clostridium botulinum type E strains isolated from fish and fishery products. (1/315)

The genetic biodiversity of Clostridium botulinum type E strains was studied by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) with two macrorestriction enzymes (SmaI-XmaI and XhoI) and by randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis with two primers (OPJ 6 and OPJ 13) to characterize 67 Finnish isolates from fresh fish and fishery products, 15 German isolates from farmed fish, and 10 isolates of North American or North Atlantic origin derived mainly from different types of seafood. The effects of fish species, processing, and geographical origin on the epidemiology of the isolates were evaluated. Cluster analysis based on macrorestriction profiles was performed to study the genetic relationships of the isolates. PFGE and RAPD analyses were combined and resulted in the identification of 62 different subtypes among the 92 type E isolates analyzed. High genetic biodiversity among the isolates was observed regardless of their source. Finnish and North American or North Atlantic isolates did not form distinctly discernible clusters, in contrast with the genetically homogeneous group of German isolates. On the other hand, indistinguishable or closely related genetic profiles among epidemiologically unrelated samples were detected. It was concluded that the high genetic variation was probably a result of a lack of strong selection factors that would influence the evolution of type E. The wide genetic biodiversity observed among type E isolates indicates the value of DNA-based typing methods as a tool in contamination studies in the food industry and in investigations of botulism outbreaks.  (+info)

Foodborne botulism associated with home-canned bamboo shoots--Thailand, 1998. (2/315)

On April 13, 1998, the Field Epidemiology Training Program in the Thailand Ministry of Public Health (TMPH) was informed of six persons with sudden onset of cranial nerve palsies suggestive of botulism who were admitted to a provincial hospital in northern Thailand. To determine the cause of the cluster, TMPH initiated an investigation on April 14. This report summarizes the results of the investigation, which indicate that the outbreak was caused by foodborne botulism from home-canned bamboo shoots.  (+info)

In situ detection of the Clostridium botulinum type C1 toxin gene in wetland sediments with a nested PCR assay. (3/315)

A nested PCR was developed for detection of the Clostridium botulinum type C1 toxin gene in sediments collected from wetlands where avian botulism outbreaks had or had not occurred. The C1 toxin gene was detected in 16 of 18 sites, demonstrating both the ubiquitous distribution of C. botulinum type C in wetland sediments and the sensitivity of the detection assay.  (+info)

A predictive model that describes the effect of prolonged heating at 70 to 90 degrees C and subsequent incubation at refrigeration temperatures on growth from spores and toxigenesis by nonproteolytic Clostridium botulinum in the presence of lysozyme. (4/315)

Refrigerated processed foods of extended durability such as cook-chill and sous-vide foods rely on a minimal heat treatment at 70 to 95 degrees C and then storage at a refrigeration temperature for safety and preservation. These foods are not sterile and are intended to have an extended shelf life, often up to 42 days. The principal microbiological hazard in foods of this type is growth of and toxin production by nonproteolytic Clostridium botulinum. Lysozyme has been shown to increase the measured heat resistance of nonproteolytic C. botulinum spores. However, the heat treatment guidelines for prevention of risk of botulism in these products have not taken into consideration the effect of lysozyme, which can be present in many foods. In order to assess the botulism hazard, the effect of heat treatments at 70, 75, 80, 85, and 90 degrees C combined with refrigerated storage for up to 90 days on growth from 10(6) spores of nonproteolytic C. botulinum (types B, E, and F) in an anaerobic meat medium containing 2,400 U of lysozyme per ml (50 microg per ml) was studied. Provided that the storage temperature was no higher than 8 degrees C, the following heat treatments each prevented growth and toxin production during 90 days; 70 degrees C for >/=2,545 min, 75 degrees C for >/=463 min, 80 degrees C for >/=230 min, 85 degrees C for >/=84 min, and 90 degrees C for >/=33.5 min. A factorial experimental design allowed development of a predictive model that described the incubation time required before the first sample showed growth, as a function of heating temperature (70 to 90 degrees C), period of heat treatment (up to 2,545 min), and incubation temperature (5 to 25 degrees C). Predictions from the model provided a valid description of the data used to generate the model and agreed with observations made previously.  (+info)

Clostridium difficile colitis associated with infant botulism: near-fatal case analogous to Hirschsprung's enterocolitis. (5/315)

We present the first five reported cases of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) in children with infant botulism caused by Clostridium botulinum. We compare two fulminant cases of colitis in children with colonic stasis, the first caused by infant botulism and the second caused by Hirschsprung's disease. In both children, colitis was accompanied by hypovolemia, hypotension, profuse ascites, pulmonary effusion, restrictive pulmonary disease, and femoral-caval thrombosis. Laboratory findings included pronounced leukocytosis, hypoalbuminemia, hyponatremia, coagulopathy, and, when examined in the child with infant botulism, detection of C. difficile toxin in ascites. CDAD recurred in both children, even though difficile cytotoxin was undetectable in stool after prolonged initial therapy. Four children who had both infant botulism and milder CDAD also are described. Colonic stasis, whether acquired, as in infant botulism, or congenital, as in Hirschsprung's disease, may contribute to the susceptibility to and the severity of CDAD.  (+info)

Quantification of Clostridium botulinum toxin gene expression by competitive reverse transcription-PCR. (6/315)

Clostridium botulinum produces a characteristic botulinum neurotoxin which can cause an often fatal neuroparalytic condition known as botulism. Although food-borne botulism is rare, critical screening by food companies is necessary to ensure that food products are safe. At present, the food industry assesses the risks of botulinum neurotoxin production by challenge testing to check any new food products and to check the efficacy of new storage regimes. Challenge testing involves artificial introduction of defined strains of microorganisms into food, and microbial growth and possible toxin production are then monitored. Botulinum toxin is normally analyzed by using the mouse bioassay. However, the mouse bioassay is expensive, slow, and politically sensitive because of animal rights issues. In this paper we describe adaptation of a new assay, competitive reverse transcription-PCR (RT-PCR), to monitor botulinum neurotoxin production. This method accurately measures the level of toxin-encoding mRNA in C. botulinum cells. Measurement of mRNA should provide a good indication of gene expression as mRNA is turned over rapidly in bacterial cells. In addition, the method is rapid, specific, and sensitive. The competitive RT-PCR method was developed to examine C. botulinum E VH toxin gene expression and was used to investigate the level of toxin production by C. botulinum E VH when the organism was grown in two different types of broth. The results which we obtained with the competitive RT-PCR method demonstrated that this method is more rapid and more sensitive than the mouse bioassay.  (+info)

Type C botulism in dairy cattle from feed contaminated with a dead cat. (7/315)

Four hundred twenty-seven of 441 adult Holstein dairy cattle from a 1,200-cow dairy died over a 1-week period during early spring 1998. Affected animals were from 4 late lactation pens, one of which included the bull string. Signs included weakness, recumbency, watery diarrhea, and death. Eighty animals from the 4 pens were dead approximately 8 hours after the first ill cows were noted. Affected cows would collapse on stimulation and extend all 4 limbs with moderate rigidity. Several lacked lingual tonus and had abdominal breathing patterns. The animals had been fed a load of total mixed ration that included a rotten bale of oat hay containing a dead cat. No common toxicants were identified, and pathologic examination revealed no consistent lesions. Testing of tissue from the cat carcass found in the feed sample using mouse protection bioassay identified the presence of type C botulinum toxin. Samples of feed, tissue from affected animals, cat tissue from feed, milk, and serum were also tested using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) specific for type C botulinum. Two samples of rumen contents were tested and found to be positive for botulism by ELISA, and 1 of 3 liver samples had a weak positive finding. No botulinum toxin was found in milk or sera using the ELISA.  (+info)

Control of bacterial spores. (8/315)

Bacterial spores are much more resistant than their vegetative counterparts. The most dangerous spore-former is Clostridium botulinum which produces a potent neurotoxin that can prove fatal. The most common food poisoning from a spore-former is caused by C. perfringens. Other food poisoning spore-formers include Bacillus cereus, B. subtilis and B. licheniformis. There are a number of non-pathogenic spore-formers including butyric and thermophilic anaerobes that cause significant economic losses to food producers. Some unusual spoilage complaints have been reported, for example, B. sporothermodurans in UHT milk, Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris in apple and orange juice and Desulfotomaculum nigrificans in hot vending machines. Control of spore-formers requires an understanding of both the resistance and outgrowth characteristics of the spores.  (+info)

Botulism is a rare but serious condition caused by the toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The neurotoxin causes muscle paralysis, which can lead to respiratory failure and death if not treated promptly. Botulism can occur in three main forms: foodborne, wound, and infant.

Foodborne botulism is caused by consuming contaminated food, usually home-canned or fermented foods with low acid content. Wound botulism occurs when the bacterium infects a wound and produces toxin in the body. Infant botulism affects babies under one year of age who have ingested spores of the bacterium, which then colonize the intestines and produce toxin.

Symptoms of botulism include double vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, muscle weakness, and paralysis that progresses downward from the head to the limbs. Treatment typically involves supportive care such as mechanical ventilation, intensive care unit monitoring, and antitoxin therapy. Prevention measures include proper food handling and canning techniques, prompt wound care, and avoiding consumption of known sources of contaminated food.

'Clostridium botulinum' is a gram-positive, rod-shaped, anaerobic bacteria that produces one or more neurotoxins known as botulinum toxins. These toxins are among the most potent naturally occurring biological poisons and can cause a severe form of food poisoning called botulism in humans and animals. Botulism is characterized by symmetrical descending flaccid paralysis, which can lead to respiratory and cardiovascular failure, and ultimately death if not treated promptly.

The bacteria are widely distributed in nature, particularly in soil, sediments, and the intestinal tracts of some animals. They can form spores that are highly resistant to heat, chemicals, and other environmental stresses, allowing them to survive for long periods in adverse conditions. The spores can germinate and produce vegetative cells and toxins when they encounter favorable conditions, such as anaerobic environments with appropriate nutrients.

Human botulism can occur through three main routes of exposure: foodborne, wound, and infant botulism. Foodborne botulism results from consuming contaminated food containing preformed toxins, while wound botulism occurs when the bacteria infect a wound and produce toxins in situ. Infant botulism is caused by the ingestion of spores that colonize the intestines and produce toxins, mainly affecting infants under one year of age.

Prevention measures include proper food handling, storage, and preparation practices, such as cooking and canning foods at appropriate temperatures and for sufficient durations. Wound care and prompt medical attention are crucial in preventing wound botulism. Vaccines and antitoxins are available for prophylaxis and treatment of botulism in high-risk individuals or in cases of confirmed exposure.

Botulinum toxins are neurotoxic proteins produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and related species. They are the most potent naturally occurring toxins, and are responsible for the paralytic illness known as botulism. There are seven distinct botulinum toxin serotypes (A-G), each of which targets specific proteins in the nervous system, leading to inhibition of neurotransmitter release and subsequent muscle paralysis.

In clinical settings, botulinum toxins have been used for therapeutic purposes due to their ability to cause temporary muscle relaxation. Botulinum toxin type A (Botox) is the most commonly used serotype in medical treatments, including management of dystonias, spasticity, migraines, and certain neurological disorders. Additionally, botulinum toxins are widely employed in aesthetic medicine for reducing wrinkles and fine lines by temporarily paralyzing facial muscles.

It is important to note that while botulinum toxins have therapeutic benefits when used appropriately, they can also pose significant health risks if misused or improperly handled. Proper medical training and supervision are essential for safe and effective utilization of these powerful toxins.

Botulinum toxins type A are neurotoxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and related species. These toxins act by blocking the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, leading to muscle paralysis. Botulinum toxin type A is used in medical treatments for various conditions characterized by muscle spasticity or excessive muscle activity, such as cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, strabismus, and chronic migraine. It is also used cosmetically to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by temporarily paralyzing the muscles that cause them. The commercial forms of botulinum toxin type A include Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin.

'Clostridium botulinum type E' is a gram-positive, spore-forming anaerobic bacterium that produces the neurotoxin botulinum toxin type E. This toxin is one of the seven types of botulinum neurotoxins (A-G) produced by various strains of Clostridium botulinum and related species. The botulinum toxin type E causes a form of botulism, a rare but serious illness characterized by muscle paralysis that can lead to respiratory failure and death.

Botulism caused by C. botulinum type E is often associated with the consumption of contaminated fish or marine products in aquatic environments of cold temperature, such as the Baltic and North Seas, and the Great Lakes in North America. The spores of this bacterium are resistant to heat and can survive in improperly processed or preserved food, leading to intoxication when ingested.

Preventive measures include proper handling, storage, and cooking of susceptible foods, as well as prompt medical attention if symptoms of botulism appear, such as double vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, and muscle weakness. Botulinum toxin type E antitoxin is available for the treatment of botulism caused by this strain, but early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for a favorable prognosis.

Preserved food, in a medical context, refers to food that has been treated or processed in order to inhibit spoilage and prolong its shelf life. This is typically achieved through methods such as canning, pickling, smoking, drying, or freezing. These processes work by reducing the moisture content, increasing acidity, or introducing chemicals that prevent the growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that can cause foodborne illness.

While preserved foods can be a valuable source of nutrition, especially in situations where fresh food is not available, it's important to note that some preservation methods can also introduce harmful substances, such as sodium nitrite in cured meats or acrylamide in fried or baked starchy foods. Therefore, preserved foods should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Food preservation, in the context of medical and nutritional sciences, refers to the process of treating, handling, and storing food items to reduce the risk of foodborne illness and to extend their shelf life. The goal is to prevent the growth of pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, yeasts, and mold, as well as to slow down the oxidation process that can lead to spoilage.

Common methods of food preservation include:

1. Refrigeration and freezing: These techniques slow down the growth of microorganisms and enzyme activity that cause food to spoil.
2. Canning: This involves sealing food in airtight containers, then heating them to destroy microorganisms and inactivate enzymes.
3. Dehydration: Removing water from food inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and molds.
4. Acidification: Adding acidic ingredients like lemon juice or vinegar can lower the pH of food, making it less hospitable to microorganisms.
5. Fermentation: This process involves converting sugars into alcohol or acids using bacteria or yeasts, which can preserve food and also enhance its flavor.
6. Irradiation: Exposing food to small doses of radiation can kill bacteria, parasites, and insects, extending the shelf life of certain foods.
7. Pasteurization: Heating food to a specific temperature for a set period of time can destroy harmful bacteria while preserving the nutritional value and taste.

Proper food preservation is crucial in preventing foodborne illnesses and ensuring the safety and quality of the food supply.

'Clostridium botulinum type A' is a gram-positive, anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium that produces a potent neurotoxin known as botulinum toxin type A. This toxin is one of the most deadly substances known, with a lethal dose estimated to be as low as 1 nanogram per kilogram of body weight. The bacterium and its toxin are the causative agents of botulism, a rare but serious paralytic illness in humans and animals.

The neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum type A works by blocking the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that is essential for muscle contraction. This results in flaccid paralysis, which can affect the muscles used for breathing and lead to respiratory failure and death if not treated promptly.

Botulinum toxin type A has also found therapeutic use in the treatment of various medical conditions, including strabismus, blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, and chronic migraine. It is marketed under the brand names Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin, among others. However, it is important to note that these therapeutic uses involve carefully controlled doses administered by trained medical professionals, and should not be attempted outside of a clinical setting.

Food microbiology is the study of the microorganisms that are present in food, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. This field examines how these microbes interact with food, how they affect its safety and quality, and how they can be controlled during food production, processing, storage, and preparation. Food microbiology also involves the development of methods for detecting and identifying pathogenic microorganisms in food, as well as studying the mechanisms of foodborne illnesses and developing strategies to prevent them. Additionally, it includes research on the beneficial microbes found in certain fermented foods and their potential applications in improving food quality and safety.

"Melia" is not a medical term itself, but it is a term used in dermatology to refer to a type of benign growth on the skin. Melia, also known as "nevus sebaceous," is a congenital abnormality that appears as a yellowish or flesh-colored bump or plaque on the scalp, face, or neck. It results from an overgrowth of sebaceous glands and other skin structures in the affected area.

Melias are usually harmless and do not require treatment unless they become irritated, inflamed, or develop into a type of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma. In such cases, surgical removal may be necessary. It is important to monitor any changes in the size, shape, or color of a melia and consult with a healthcare professional if there are any concerns.

A wound infection is defined as the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in a part of the body tissue, which has been damaged by a cut, blow, or other trauma, leading to inflammation, purulent discharge, and sometimes systemic toxicity. The symptoms may include redness, swelling, pain, warmth, and fever. Treatment typically involves the use of antibiotics and proper wound care. It's important to note that not all wounds will become infected, but those that are contaminated with bacteria, dirt, or other foreign substances, or those in which the skin's natural barrier has been significantly compromised, are at a higher risk for infection.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Food Packaging" is not a medical term. It is a term used to describe the process and materials used to package food products to protect them from contamination, damage, and to provide information about the product. Medical definitions are typically related to diseases, conditions, treatments, or anatomical terms. If you have any questions related to medical terminology, I'd be happy to help with those!

Toxemia is an outdated and vague term that was used to describe the presence of toxic substances or toxins in the blood. It was often used in relation to certain medical conditions, most notably in pregnancy-related complications such as preeclampsia and eclampsia. In modern medicine, the term "toxemia" is rarely used due to its lack of specificity and the more precise terminology that has replaced it. It's crucial to note that this term should not be used in a medical context or setting.

Foodborne diseases, also known as foodborne illnesses or food poisoning, are defined as disorders caused by the consumption of contaminated foods or beverages, which contain harmful bacteria, parasites, viruses, toxins, or chemicals. These agents can cause a range of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, and dehydration. The severity of the illness can vary from mild discomfort to severe life-threatening conditions, depending on the type of infectious agent and the individual's immune system and overall health status. Common examples of foodborne diseases include Salmonella, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Listeria, Staphylococcus aureus, and Norovirus infections. Proper food handling, preparation, storage, and cooking can help prevent the occurrence of foodborne diseases.

A disease outbreak is defined as the occurrence of cases of a disease in excess of what would normally be expected in a given time and place. It may affect a small and localized group or a large number of people spread over a wide area, even internationally. An outbreak may be caused by a new agent, a change in the agent's virulence or host susceptibility, or an increase in the size or density of the host population.

Outbreaks can have significant public health and economic impacts, and require prompt investigation and control measures to prevent further spread of the disease. The investigation typically involves identifying the source of the outbreak, determining the mode of transmission, and implementing measures to interrupt the chain of infection. This may include vaccination, isolation or quarantine, and education of the public about the risks and prevention strategies.

Examples of disease outbreaks include foodborne illnesses linked to contaminated food or water, respiratory infections spread through coughing and sneezing, and mosquito-borne diseases such as Zika virus and West Nile virus. Outbreaks can also occur in healthcare settings, such as hospitals and nursing homes, where vulnerable populations may be at increased risk of infection.

Clostridium botulinum type D is a gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium that produces a potent neurotoxin known as botulinum toxin type D. This toxin is one of the seven types of botulinum toxins (A-G) produced by various strains of Clostridium botulinum and related species. The bacteria and their toxins are the causative agents of botulism, a rare but serious illness that affects the nervous system and can cause paralysis and death if left untreated.

Botulinum toxin type D is particularly associated with cases of animal botulism, such as those observed in cattle and birds. It has also been studied for its potential therapeutic uses, including its ability to block the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, which can be useful in treating various medical conditions characterized by muscle spasticity or excessive secretion. However, the use of botulinum toxin type D in humans is not widely approved or practiced due to its lower potency and shorter duration of action compared to other types of botulinum toxins.

Food contamination is the presence of harmful microorganisms, chemicals, or foreign substances in food or water that can cause illness or injury to individuals who consume it. This can occur at any stage during production, processing, storage, or preparation of food, and can result from various sources such as:

1. Biological contamination: This includes the presence of harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi that can cause foodborne illnesses. Examples include Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and norovirus.

2. Chemical contamination: This involves the introduction of hazardous chemicals into food, which may occur due to poor handling practices, improper storage, or exposure to environmental pollutants. Common sources of chemical contamination include pesticides, cleaning solvents, heavy metals, and natural toxins produced by certain plants or fungi.

3. Physical contamination: This refers to the presence of foreign objects in food, such as glass, plastic, hair, or insects, which can pose a choking hazard or introduce harmful substances into the body.

Preventing food contamination is crucial for ensuring food safety and protecting public health. Proper hygiene practices, temperature control, separation of raw and cooked foods, and regular inspections are essential measures to minimize the risk of food contamination.

'Clostridium' is a genus of gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in nature, including in soil, water, and the gastrointestinal tracts of animals and humans. Many species of Clostridium are anaerobic, meaning they can grow and reproduce in environments with little or no oxygen. Some species of Clostridium are capable of producing toxins that can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening illnesses in humans and animals.

Some notable species of Clostridium include:

* Clostridium tetani, which causes tetanus (also known as lockjaw)
* Clostridium botulinum, which produces botulinum toxin, the most potent neurotoxin known and the cause of botulism
* Clostridium difficile, which can cause severe diarrhea and colitis, particularly in people who have recently taken antibiotics
* Clostridium perfringens, which can cause food poisoning and gas gangrene.

It is important to note that not all species of Clostridium are harmful, and some are even beneficial, such as those used in the production of certain fermented foods like sauerkraut and natto. However, due to their ability to produce toxins and cause illness, it is important to handle and dispose of materials contaminated with Clostridium species carefully, especially in healthcare settings.

'Acinetobacter calcoaceticus' is a species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria that is commonly found in the environment, such as in soil and water. It is a non-motile, oxidase-negative organism that can form biofilms and has the ability to survive in a wide range of temperatures and pH levels.

While 'Acinetobacter calcoaceticus' itself is generally considered to be a low-virulence bacterium, it is closely related to other species within the genus 'Acinetobacter' that are known to cause healthcare-associated infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients or those with underlying medical conditions. These infections can include pneumonia, bloodstream infections, meningitis, and wound infections.

It is important to note that the identification of 'Acinetobacter calcoaceticus' can be challenging due to its tendency to form mixed cultures with other 'Acinetobacter' species, as well as its ability to undergo genetic changes that can make it difficult to distinguish from other members of the genus. Accurate identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing are critical for appropriate treatment and infection control measures.

"Adnexa uteri" is a medical term that refers to the structures closely related to or associated with the uterus. These structures include:

1. The fallopian tubes (also known as oviducts or salpinges): paired tubular structures that transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus during ovulation and provide a site for fertilization.
2. The ovaries (also known as gonads): paired reproductive organs that produce eggs (oocytes) and sex hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone.
3. The broad ligaments: large, double-layered folds of peritoneum (the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity) that extend from the sides of the uterus and enclose and support the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and surrounding blood vessels.
4. The suspensory ligaments of the ovaries: these are extensions of the broad ligament that suspend the ovaries from the pelvic wall.
5. The round ligaments: these are fibromuscular bands that extend from the uterus to the labia majora and help maintain the position of the uterus within the pelvis.

Anomalies, inflammation (e.g., salpingitis, oophoritis), or other pathologies affecting the adnexa uteri may lead to various gynecological conditions and symptoms, such as pain, infertility, or ectopic pregnancy.

In medical terms, the sense of smell is referred to as olfaction. It is the ability to detect and identify different types of chemicals in the air through the use of the olfactory system. The olfactory system includes the nose, nasal passages, and the olfactory bulbs located in the brain.

When a person inhales air containing volatile substances, these substances bind to specialized receptor cells in the nasal passage called olfactory receptors. These receptors then transmit signals to the olfactory bulbs, which process the information and send it to the brain's limbic system, including the hippocampus and amygdala, as well as to the cortex. The brain interprets these signals and identifies the various scents or smells.

Impairment of the sense of smell can occur due to various reasons such as upper respiratory infections, sinusitis, nasal polyps, head trauma, or neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. Loss of smell can significantly impact a person's quality of life, including their ability to taste food, detect dangers such as smoke or gas leaks, and experience emotions associated with certain smells.

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The Loch Maree Hotel botulism poisoning of 1922 was the first recorded outbreak of botulism in the United Kingdom. Eight people ... However, botulism did not become a notifiable disease in the UK until 1949. The events at Loch Maree are now used as a case ... Multiple deaths caused by botulism had occurred in 1920 in the United States when the origin was found to be glassed olives. ... "Botulism and Food Preservation (The Loch Maree Tragedy)". Nature. 111 (2796): 737. 1 June 1923. Bibcode:1923Natur.111S.737.. ...
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Botulism is caused by the botulinum toxin, one of the deadliest known toxins. While the bacteria that cause botulism occur ... "Botulism"". www.cdc.gov. 19 August 2019. Retrieved May 21, 2020. ""Botulism"". www.who.int. Retrieved May 21, 2020. "Vaxart ... Heptavalent Botulism Antitoxin (BAT) for treating naturally occurring botulism.[v] Canada also approved BAT. The US federal ... BARDA maintains a supply of botulism antitoxins through the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). As of June, seven companies had ...
... and the spores can germinate and produce botulism toxin. Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness, leading to paralysis ... Botox and Botulism? Beauty and the Beast? Archived 28 February 2010 at the Wayback Machine From Ingrid Koo, PhD, for About.com ... "Home-Canned Foods , Botulism". CDC. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2018. Bowles, Nellie (24 April 2020). "I Used to Make Fun ... Foodborne botulism results from contaminated foodstuffs in which C. botulinum spores have been allowed to germinate and produce ...
Botulism is very rare in dogs and usually follows feeding on carrion. Symptoms include weakness, difficulty eating, acute ... "Botulism". The Merck Veterinary Manual. 2006. Retrieved 10 February 2007. "Diseases of the Peripheral Nerve and Neuromuscular ... Compared to other species, dogs and cats are relatively resistant to botulism. Dancing Doberman disease primarily affects the ...
"Botulism". www.who.int. "Data". hi-tm.com. Archived from the original on 23 August 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2020. "Recipe: ... "Botulism". World Health Organization. Beinart, William (2008). The Rise of Conservation in South Africa. Oxford University ... the deadly bacterium that causes botulism, while the acidity of the vinegar inhibits its growth. According to the World Health ...
"Botulism". Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved 30 September 2018. "Import Alert 12-12". U.S. Food & Drug ... All Parma ham has been made without nitrites since 1993, and was reported in 2018 to have caused no cases of botulism. ... More recent evidence shows that these chemicals also inhibit the growth of the bacteria that cause the disease botulism. Yet, a ... they have no effect on the growth of the bacteria which causes botulism: an extremely rare disease (less than 1000 cases ...
"Diagnosis and Treatment , Botulism , CDC". www.cdc.gov. 7 June 2021. "Overview of Mechanical Ventilation - Critical Care ... with neonatal respiratory distress syndrome Respiratory failure due to paralysis of the respiratory muscles caused by botulism ...
"Botulism". World Health Organization. Retrieved 2017-01-18. Willey, Joanne (2009). Prescott's Principles of Microbiology. New ... Todar, Ken (2005). "Pathogenic Clostridia, including Botulism and Tetanus". Todar's Online Textbook of Bacteriology. Retrieved ...
Botulism spores can survive in unproperly canned or ill-prepared foods. Even ingesting trace amounts of the spores can lead to ... Botulism is a rare disease caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. This microbe is primarily found in the soil or ... "Botulism." PubMed Health. US National Library of Medicine, n.d. Web. 29 Apr 2012. . Willey, Joanne; Sherwood, Linda; Woolverton ...
January 2005). "Infant botulism acquired from household dust presenting as sudden infant death syndrome". Journal of Clinical ... infant botulism; long QT syndrome (accounting for less than 2% of cases); Helicobacter pylori bacterial infections; shaken baby ...
Brook I. Infant botulism. J Perinatol. 2007; 27:175-80. "05 Page Moved , Botulism - NCZVED". www.cdc.gov. Brook I. Anaerobic ... tetanus and botulism). Controlling the environment can be attained by draining the pus, surgical debriding of necrotic tissue, ... and infant botulism. Clostridial species may play a role in necrotizing enterocolitis. Management of these infection ...
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Consumption of muktuk has also been associated with outbreaks of botulism. Transliterations of "muktuk", and other terms for ... Horowitz, B Zane (2010). "Type E botulism". Clinical Toxicology. 48 (9): 880-895. doi:10.3109/15563650.2010.526943. PMID ...
For his research in public-health medicine (e.g., malaria and botulism), he received numerous awards from the U.S. and foreign ... "California Botulism Commission". American Journal of Public Health. 13 (1): 51-52. January 1923. doi:10.2105/AJPH.13.1.51. ISSN ... Due to the urgent request of Governor Hiram Johnson of California, Geiger was invited to work with the California Botulism ...
Botulism vaccines follow the same program as the 5in1 and 7in1 vaccines however it takes 4 to 5 weeks to develop immunity and ... Botulism takes place when the cattle are deficient in protein and phosphorus resulting in decaying material and the chewing of ... Botulism in Cattle. NSW Department of Primary Industries: Primefact 596. 2018. "Which diseases have the biggest impact on ... A separate vaccine is available for protection against botulism if required. Leptospirosis vaccine is available as a double ...
In 2012, similar botulism outbreaks caused by potato-based pruno were reported among inmates at prisons in Arizona and Utah. ... January 2009). "Botulism from Drinking Pruno". Emerging Infectious Diseases. 15 (1): 69-71. doi:10.3201/eid1501.081024. PMC ... In 2004 and 2005 botulism outbreaks were reported among inmates in two California prisons; the Centers for Disease Control and ... Hensley, Scott (5 October 2012). "Botulism Outbreak Tied to Contaminated Prison Hooch (5 October 2012)". NPR. NPR. Retrieved 15 ...
"Home Canning and Botulism". cdc.gov. Retrieved 13 March 2016. Sandrina (17 September 2006). "What do I do with apple butter?". ... Low-acid foods can be processed in a pressure canner to get rid of the risk of botulism; however, this treatment is not ...
Infants can develop botulism after consuming honey contaminated with Clostridium botulinum endospores. Infantile botulism shows ... Botulism in the United States, 1899-1996, Handbook for Epidemiologists, Clinicians, and Laboratory Workers, Atlanta, GA. ... "Report on Minimally Processed Infant Weaning Foods and the Risk of Infant Botulism" (PDF). Advisory Committee on the ... "Infant Botulism and Honey". Every Day Information Source. Jansen, Suze A.; Kleerekooper, Iris; Hofman, Zonne L. M.; Kappen, ...
Botulism in whitefish in New Jersey. Four members of a Fort Lee family were stricken with botulism after eating fish bought in ... Botulism in Clovis, New Mexico. 34 people who ate at a restaurant, Colonial Park Country Club, developed clinical botulism in ... Botulism in peppers served at the Trini and Carmen restaurant in Pontiac, Michigan, caused the largest outbreak of botulism ... "Recalling The Big Botulism Outbreak of 1978 in Clovis, New Mexico". BotulismBlog.com. 20 October 2008. Botulism Outbreak, ...
"Botulism identified as spoonbill killer". Taipei Times. 14 December 2002. Retrieved 23 April 2017. Chiu, Yu-Tzu (27 December ... a task force dedicated to ecological conservation in response to a flock of black-faced spoonbills contracting botulism while ...
Originating as a literary hoax, the names of both Botul and his philosophy of botulism derive from botulism, an illness caused ... The general idea behind Botul and botulism was that philosophy is too vital to be left solely in the hands of professional ... "Botulism in the philosophical sense". New Statesman, Feb. 10, 2010. Aude Lancelin, "BHL en flagrant délire: l'affaire Botul". ... It is awarded under the auspices of a Foundation for Botul Botulism. 2004: Jacques Gaillard, for Mes aventures en Haute Savoie ...
These rains slowed an outbreak of botulism among anseriformes in Tulare Lake, cutting weekly fatality rates in half. Several ... "Rain Slows Growth Of Botulism". The Sacramento Bee. Vol. 241, no. 40047. Sacramento, California. September 9, 1978. p. 47. ...
"Botulism outbreak kills 3,000 ducks". The Leader-Post. Regina, Saskatchewan. 4 August 1959. p. 9. Retrieved 2 September 2012. " ... Pollick, Steve (23 October 1997). "Bird botulism killing off many thousands of ducks". Toledo Blade. Toledo, Ohio. p. 37. ... large numbers of ducks were found dead at the lake due to outbreaks of botulism. The Old Wives-Frederick Lakes (SK 031) ...
The red-throated loon is susceptible to avian influenza and Type E botulism, and is regularly killed by the ingestion of ... Leighton, F. A. (2007). "Type E botulism in birds". Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre. Retrieved 20 January 2017. " ...
Foster, E. M.; Sugiyama, H. (1966). "Latest Developments in Research on Botulism". Journal of Milk and Food Technology. 29 (11 ...
"Health Officials: Botulism Case Possibly Linked To Recall - San Diego News Story - KGTV San Diego". 10news.com. July 27, 2007. ... "Botulism Associated with Canned Chili Sauce, July-August 2007". CDC.gov. August 24, 2007. Retrieved May 10, 2009. " ... Beginning in June 2007, eight people contracted botulism due to the consumption of "Hot Dog Chili Sauce" and other products ... "Castleberry's shuts Georgia plant as part of botulism probe". USA Today. July 23, 2007. Retrieved May 10, 2009. "Castleberry's ...
Prevent foodborne botulism by using safe canning techniques and throwing out leaking, swollen, or damaged cans and food that is ... Home Canning and Botulism. Know the risks of botulism from home-canned foods. Home-canned vegetables are the most common cause ... Protect Yourself from Botulism. Foodborne botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by eating foods that are contaminated ... The best way to prevent foodborne botulism is by carefully following instructions for safe home canning in the USDA Complete ...
"About Botulism , Botulism , CDC". www.cdc.gov. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2023. "Botulism". www.who.int. Retrieved 18 May ... Botulism is generally treated with botulism antitoxin and supportive care. Supportive care for botulism includes monitoring of ... Of these, roughly 65% are infant botulism, 20% are wound botulism, and 15% are foodborne. Infant botulism is predominantly ... Botulism Archived 9 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine CDC Botulism FAQ FDA Clostridium botulinum Bad Bug Book USGS Avian Botulism ...
Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. The bacteria may enter the body through wounds ... Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. The bacteria may enter the body through wounds ... Infants develop botulism when the bacteria grow in their gut.. Botulism may also occur if the bacteria enter open wounds and ... Botulism (Clostridium botulinum). In: Kliegman RM, St. Geme JW, Blum NJ, Shah SS, Tasker RC, Wilson KM, eds. Nelson Textbook of ...
Propagation of this toxin under different circumstances can lead to food-borne, wound, or infant botulism. ... Botulism is a broad term encompassing 3 clinical entities caused by botulinum toxin. ... From 1973-1996, 724 cases of food-borne botulism, 103 cases of wound botulism, and 1444 cases of infant botulism were reported ... 8] The type of botulism was undetermined in 39 cases. [17] Very rare causes of botulism, such as an Adult Enteric type seen in ...
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  • Infant botulism happens when the bacterium develops in the intestines and releases the toxin. (wikipedia.org)
  • Infant botulism (also referred to as floppy baby syndrome) was first recognized in 1976, and is the most common form of botulism in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • Infants are susceptible to infant botulism in the first year of life, with more than 90% of cases occurring in infants younger than six months. (wikipedia.org)
  • Infant botulism results from the ingestion of the C. botulinum spores, and subsequent colonization of the small intestine. (wikipedia.org)
  • Typical symptoms of infant botulism include constipation, lethargy, weakness, difficulty feeding, and an altered cry, often progressing to a complete descending flaccid paralysis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Although constipation is usually the first symptom of infant botulism, it is commonly overlooked. (wikipedia.org)
  • Honey is a known dietary reservoir of C. botulinum spores and has been linked to infant botulism. (wikipedia.org)
  • Most cases of infant botulism, however, are thought to be caused by acquiring the spores from the natural environment. (wikipedia.org)
  • Many infant botulism patients have been demonstrated to live near a construction site or an area of soil disturbance. (wikipedia.org)
  • Infant botulism occurs when a baby eats Clostridium botulinum spores and the bacteria grow in the baby's intestines. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The most common cause of infant botulism is eating honey or corn syrup or using pacifiers that have been coated with honey. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Help prevent infant botulism by breastfeeding only, if possible. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Propagation of this toxin under different circumstances can lead to food-borne, wound, or infant botulism. (medscape.com)
  • Infant botulism was described separately in 1976 by Midura and Arnon and by Pickett et al. (medscape.com)
  • [ 13 ] Other possible sources of infant botulism, include corn syrup, powdered infant milk, infant cereal formulas, natural sweeteners, medicinal plants such as Matricaria chamomilla, and there is even one case report from Japan of infant botulism caused by spores in contaminated well water. (medscape.com)
  • [ 10 ] There is also one case report of an infant who developed botulism after a wound, the infant was being treated for was treated with a honey dressing. (medscape.com)
  • And, infant botulism occurs when babies eat foods containing spores of botulinum bacteria, which then grow in the intestines and release toxin. (nj.gov)
  • Infant botulism is a very rare condition. (kidshealth.org.nz)
  • If you are concerned that your child might have infant botulism please see your family doctor or after hours medical centre urgently, or go to your local emergency department. (kidshealth.org.nz)
  • More information about infant botulism and botulism in older children and adults. (kidshealth.org.nz)
  • Approximately seventy percent of these cases are infant botulism. (cdc.gov)
  • Infant botulism was first recognized in 1976. (cdc.gov)
  • Since 1980, infant botulism has been the most commonly reported form of botulism in the US. (cdc.gov)
  • Infant botulism is a sporadic disease. (cdc.gov)
  • Clustering of cases of infant botulism has been noted in some suburban areas in the eastern US and in some small towns and rural areas in the West. (cdc.gov)
  • Infant botulism occurs when C. botulinum spores germinate and produce toxin in the gastrointestinal tract of infants. (cdc.gov)
  • Botulism spores are ubiquitous in the environment and cause three main forms of intoxication: foodborne, wound, and intestinaltoxemia which includes infant botulism and adult intestinal toxemia. (mn.us)
  • Infant botulism, which is the most common form in the United States, results from the ingestion of C. botulinum spores that germinate into vegetative bacteria that colonize the intestinal tract, producing toxin that is absorbed into the circulation. (mn.us)
  • From 2001-2019, 14 cases of infant botulism and 2 cases of foodborne botulism were reported. (mn.us)
  • No deaths occurred among the infant or foodborne botulism cases. (mn.us)
  • Infant botulism has no long-term side effects, but can be complicated by nosocomial adverse events. (wikidoc.org)
  • Infant botulism occurs when C. (foodpoisonjournal.com)
  • Theo Spierings, CEO of New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra, traveled to Beijing in order to apologize to consumers for a botulism scare with regard to a whey product that may have been added to infant formulas. (medicaldaily.com)
  • The new antitoxin includes antibodies against all 7 botulinum neurotoxin types (A-G). A human-derived antitoxin (BabyBIG) has been available for years for infant botulism. (medletter.com)
  • For infant botulism, treatment is different. (iowalum.com)
  • There is also a form of infant botulism, which occurs in newborns, whose immune system is not yet ready to defend itself against microbes, after colonisation of the intestine by the bacteria. (euroweeklynews.com)
  • Infant botulism results from ingestion of Clostridium botulinum spores, their colonization of the large intestine, and toxin production in vivo. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Infant botulism occurs most often in infants 6 months old. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Unlike food-borne botulism, infant botulism is caused by ingestion of spores, not by ingestion of a preformed toxin. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Constipation is present initially in 90% of cases of infant botulism and is followed by neuromuscular paralysis, beginning with the cranial nerves and proceeding to peripheral and respiratory musculature. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Initially, infant botulism should be suspected based on clinical findings. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Finding C. botulinum toxin or organisms in the stool establishes the diagnosis of infant botulism. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Specific treatment of infant botulism is with human botulism immune globulin (BabyBIG), which is available from the Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP-call 510-231-7600 or visit the IBTPP web site). (msdmanuals.com)
  • It is also the only available drug for treating infant botulism that is not caused by nerve toxin type A or B. (medscape.com)
  • This is called infant botulism. (cdc.gov)
  • Usually the source of infant botulism isn't known, but we do know that C. botulinum can be found in honey, and since it's also often in environmental sources like dust, it's easy to see how C. botulinum could be ingested. (cdc.gov)
  • A fourth way, is what we call adult intestinal colonization botulism, and like the name implies, happens through the same colonization mechanism as infant botulism. (cdc.gov)
  • In total, 10 cases of: 'clinically suggestive of food-borne botulism', on Tuesday, September 12, according to the Directorate General of Health (DGS). (euroweeklynews.com)
  • Honey is a known source of the bacteria spores that cause botulism so babies should be at least 12 months old before they eat honey. (kidshealth.org.nz)
  • Wound botulism occurs when C. botulinum spores germinate within wounds. (wikidoc.org)
  • This type of botulism is attributed to the ingestion of honey or dust containing spores of the bacteria in question. (euroweeklynews.com)
  • A month is plenty of time for botulism spores and other toxic microorganisms to germinate, which really only need a couple of days , so you'd need to keep the jars in the fridge. (stackexchange.com)
  • In foodborne botulism, symptoms generally begin 18 to 36 hours after eating a contaminated food. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • Clinicians must report to the CHP in case of patients with symptoms or histories of suspected botulism. (gov.hk)
  • Although botulism can be diagnosed based on clinical symptoms, distinguishing it from other diseases is often difficult, especially in the absence of other known persons affected by the condition. (marlerclark.com)
  • The symptoms of botulism are fatigue, weakness, vertigo, troubles swallowing, dry mouth, various digestive problems (including vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea) and eye sight problems (blurred vision for example). (connexionfrance.com)
  • Antibiotics have no effect on botulism, with treatment effectively used to manage symptoms, while an anti-toxin can be used in the first hours and days after symptoms develop to reduce time spent in hospital. (connexionfrance.com)
  • The symptoms of foodborne botulism often develop few days after ingestion of toxin produced in food by C. botulinum . (wikidoc.org)
  • But if people who ate contaminated product and became ill with botulism in Hawaii didn't associate the brand of chili they had eaten with the recall , did anybody else experience symptoms of botulism and not report their illness because they also did not think they had purchased recalled product? (foodpoisonjournal.com)
  • The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the symptoms of botulism include double vision, slurred speech and muscle weakness. (news5cleveland.com)
  • Symptoms of botulism begin to appear between 12-36 hours after the bacteria enter the body. (iowalum.com)
  • Once diagnosed, the botulism is treated with an antitoxin that keeps symptoms from worsening by blocking the effects of botulinum toxin in the bloodstream. (iowalum.com)
  • Because of the risk of adverse reactions, prophylactic antitoxin is not recommended in patients who are exposed to botulism toxin but who have no symptoms. (medscape.com)
  • Twelve people in six southern provinces of Viet Nam were identified as having symptoms of botulism, of whom 11 were in critical condition requiring breathing support. (who.int)
  • In the mouse bioassay for the toxicity of the pâté samples, all the mice died with clinical symptoms of botulism. (who.int)
  • Or look at the recent outbreak of botulism in at least 60 medical customers in Turkey, several of whom, after receiving intra-gastric injections of botulinum neurotoxin meant to shrink their stomachs, landed in ICUs, struggling to breathe. (medpagetoday.com)
  • In horses, the most common type in North America and Europe is type B (>85% of US cases), and in the western US type A has been reported in only two outbreaks, both in humans, known to have been caused by type F. Type G, isolated from soil in Argentina, is not known to have been involved in any outbreak of botulism. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • Nacho cheese sold at a California gas station is being blamed for a nasty outbreak of botulism, a rare illness that can cause paralysis. (news5cleveland.com)
  • A large outbreak of botulism: the hazardous baked potato. (medscape.com)
  • Botulism is a rare and potentially fatal illness caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. (wikipedia.org)
  • Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Botulism ( Clostridium botulinum ). (medlineplus.gov)
  • Botulism is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • A Gram stain of Clostridium botulinum type A. The spore-forming, soil-dwelling bacterium produces a nerve toxin, causing the rare, paralytic illness known as botulism. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Botulism is a rapidly fatal motor paralysis caused by ingestion or in vivo production of the toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum types A-G. The spore-forming anaerobic organism proliferates in decomposing animal tissue and sometimes in plant material. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • Botulism is a life-threatening paralytic illness caused by neurotoxins produced by an anaerobic, gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium-Clostridium botulinum. (marlerclark.com)
  • Botulism is a rare but potentially fatal neurological disease, caused by a powerful neurotoxin produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria. (connexionfrance.com)
  • Botulism is an acute neurologic disorder that causes potentially life-threatening paralysis due to a neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum or related species ( C baratii and C. butyricum) . (medscape.com)
  • Foodborne botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by eating foods that are contaminated with the disease‑causing toxin. (cdc.gov)
  • [ 5 ] The girl demonstrated clear clinical signs of botulism without any history of food-borne illness or symptomatic family members. (medscape.com)
  • Botulism is a rare, but serious illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by bacteria. (nj.gov)
  • Botulism is a toxin-induced paralytic illness characterized by cranial nerve palsies and descending flaccid paralysis. (cdc.gov)
  • Although rare, foodborne botulism is a public health emergency because of the potential severity of illness and exposure of many persons to contaminated food. (cdc.gov)
  • At least 15 people were infected with botulism, French health authorities say, including a 32-year-old woman from Paris who succumbed to the illness. (cp24.com)
  • Botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness caused by a nerve toxin that causes paralysis. (marlerblog.com)
  • Botulism is a rare but potentially lethal illness produced by bacteria. (iowalum.com)
  • A traditional botulism antitoxin is not used on infants, but according to the New England Journal of Medicine , a new orphan drug (i.e. a drug used to treat a rare medical condition) called "Botulism Immune Globulin Intravenous" (BIG-IV) has been developed from human-derived botulism-fighting agents that effectively combats the illness in infants. (iowalum.com)
  • Botulism is a rare illness, but because of the serious threat it poses, it pays to be careful. (iowalum.com)
  • Foodborne botulism is a rare illness from eating foods contaminated with botulinum toxin and can cause paralysis, breathing difficulty and sometimes death. (metro.us)
  • The news comes as questions are being raised about the medical care of his wife who died of botulism after contracting the illness on the Rugby World Cup in Bordeaux last weekend. (con-telegraph.ie)
  • The nation's leading law firm representing victims of Botulism and other foodborne illness outbreaks. (botulismblog.com)
  • Agam Rao] Botulism is a naturally occurring illness. (cdc.gov)
  • The FDA has approved the use of an equine heptavalent botulism antitoxin (BAT, Cangene Corporation). (medletter.com)
  • Lowes R. FDA Approves First Heptavalent Botulism Antitoxin. (medscape.com)
  • Hill SE, Iqbal R, Cadiz CL, Le J. Foodborne botulism treated with heptavalent botulism antitoxin. (medscape.com)
  • Botulism most commonly results from ingestion of toxin in food. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • Botulism in most cases is an intoxication, not an infection, and results from ingestion of toxin in food. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • Foodborne botulism follows ingestion of toxin produced in food by C. botulinum . (cdc.gov)
  • The medicine is called botulism antitoxin. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Pridham, a general manager at Toronto restaurant Piano Piano, did not receive the botulism antitoxin until she had been exposed for 72 hours. (cp24.com)
  • The heptavalent product is now the preferred antitoxin for adult botulism. (medletter.com)
  • Just hours after the woman's death, her husband fell ill, deteriorated rapidly and was admitted to ICU, where he received the life-saving antitoxin to botulism. (con-telegraph.ie)
  • Antitoxin indicated for naturally occurring noninfant botulism. (medscape.com)
  • FDA Approves First Botulism Antitoxin for Use in Neutralizing All Seven Known Botulinum Nerve Toxin Serotypes. (medscape.com)
  • On March 22, 2013, the FDA approved the first botulism antitoxin that can neutralize all 7 known botulinum nerve toxin serotypes. (medscape.com)
  • The heptavalent antitoxin is derived from horse plasma and is the only drug available for treating botulism patients over 1 year of age, including adults. (medscape.com)
  • In fact, before the advent of modern intensive care units and botulism antitoxin, people did die from botulism pretty commonly. (cdc.gov)
  • Agam Rao] Botulism is treated with management in an intensive care unit, mechanical ventilation when needed, and botulinum antitoxin. (cdc.gov)
  • Physicians who suspect botulism in a patient should immediately contact their health department so that an investigation can be started and also so that they can get antitoxin from CDC. (cdc.gov)
  • Type A generally causes the most severe form of botulism. (wikidoc.org)
  • An overall mortality rate of approximately 5-10% is suspected for the foodborne form of Botulism. (wikidoc.org)
  • A Toronto woman has been hospitalized in France with a severe case of botulism after eating improperly preserved sardines at a Bordeaux wine bar. (cp24.com)
  • The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is today (June 10) investigating an additional suspected case of botulism after receiving injections of botulinum toxin in the Mainland, and again urged the public that such injections should only be prescribed and performed by registered doctors. (gov.hk)
  • Because of its severity, deadliness, and the potential for many cases associated with eating a common food, every suspected case of botulism is considered a public health emergency. (cdc.gov)
  • Infants develop botulism when the bacteria grow in their gut. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Botulism may also occur if the bacteria enter open wounds and produce toxins there. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Wound botulism is caused by toxin produced from a wound infected with the bacteria. (nj.gov)
  • Botulism is a rare disease caused by a toxin found in a specific type of bacteria. (cp24.com)
  • Botulism is a serious neurological disease caused by a toxin produced by bacteria. (euroweeklynews.com)
  • Botulism is contracted when livestock come into contact with bacteria commonly found in decaying organic matter including animal and bird carcasses. (thedairysite.com)
  • Toronto resident Jubilee Pridham is in hospital with botulism, a rare disease, after eating improperly canned sardines at a Bordeaux wine bar. (cp24.com)
  • AT 15 customers of a restaurant in Bordeaux were identified by the local authorities as 'suspected cases of botulism' after eating sardines. (euroweeklynews.com)
  • In the US these days, wound botulism most often occurs in injection drug users who introduce the C. botulinum into wounds when they skin-pop black tar heroin. (cdc.gov)
  • Her clinical diagnosis was suspected iatrogenic botulism and she is currently in stable condition. (gov.hk)
  • And when it does happen, it's called iatrogenic botulism. (cdc.gov)
  • All forms of botulism can be fatal and are considered medical emergencies. (nj.gov)
  • UPTON, NY - New structures of a botulism toxin interacting with a mimic of the nerve-cell protein it destroys suggest new ways to block this often-fatal interaction. (bnl.gov)
  • However, botulism can be fatal in 5-10% of cases, with mortality rates rising in those who are not diagnosed quickly. (connexionfrance.com)
  • Botulism is characterized by a descending, bilateral paralysis that can be fatal without treatment. (mn.us)
  • Wound botulism is, on average, more fatal than foodborne botulism. (wikidoc.org)
  • The World Health Organization warns that botulism is fatal in about 5 to 10-percent of all cases. (news5cleveland.com)
  • Botulism is fatal in 5 to 10 per cent of cases. (euroweeklynews.com)
  • Side effects from botox include headaches and bruising, as well as botulism, which is potentially fatal. (scmp.com)
  • Botulism is, however, usually fatal in livestock and as a result causes major economic hardship to farmers as they lose valuable animals. (thedairysite.com)
  • Antibiotics are useful in wound botulism, but they have no role in foodborne botulism. (medscape.com)
  • Clinicians should consider botulism in patients with symmetric cranial nerve palsies, especially if accompanied by descending flaccid paralysis. (foodpoisonjournal.com)
  • All clinicians be alert for cases of botulism and consult New Mexico Department of Health for all suspect cases. (marlerblog.com)
  • The vast majority of clinicians have never seen a patient with botulism. (foodpoisonjournal.com)
  • The case fatality rate is less than 1% for hospitalized infants with botulism. (wikidoc.org)
  • It explains what is botulism and how it affects both adults and infants, and it gives some tips to prevent food poisoning that may cause botulism. (bvsalud.org)
  • Botulism is a broad term encompassing 3 clinical entities caused by botulinum toxin. (medscape.com)
  • On December 5, physicians suspected foodborne botulism, notified OCHCA, and collected clinical specimens for testing. (cdc.gov)
  • Bichat guidelines for the clinical management of botulism and bioterrorism-related botulism. (medscape.com)
  • Foodborne botulism results from eating foods containing botulinum toxin ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • A mouse neutralization bioassay confirms botulism by isolating the botulinum toxin. (medscape.com)
  • People who get botulism from food get it from eating foods that contain the actual botulinum toxin. (cdc.gov)
  • A second way people can develop botulism is when botulinum toxin is produced in a wound that has C. botulinum in it. (cdc.gov)
  • And finally, the last way of getting botulism can happen when people get too high a dose of botulinum toxin from medical treatment. (cdc.gov)
  • But because botulinum toxin is injected, people can get botulism if the dose is too high. (cdc.gov)
  • Botulism is an acute and deadly infection that can result in paralysis, respiratory failure or death if supportive medical care and the anti-botulinum neutralizing antibody aren't provided immediately. (discovermagazine.com)
  • There were a number of other birds which were barely alive and exhibiting the later stages of paralysis, a classic botulism symptom. (fishandgame.org.nz)
  • Botulism first manifests in the form of digestive disorders, blurred or double vision, a dry mouth associated with difficulty swallowing and even speaking, as well as muscle paralysis varying in intensity. (euroweeklynews.com)
  • Since 1980, wound botulism cases have occurred in persons who use illicit drugs. (cdc.gov)
  • Title : Teen newsletter: November 2021 - Botulism Corporate Authors(s) : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). David J. Sencer CDC Museum. (cdc.gov)
  • About 110 cases of botulism are reported in the United States each year. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In 1897, the microbiologist Emile-Pierre van Ermengen identified a gram-positive, spore-forming, anaerobic bacterium in a ham that caused 23 cases of botulism in a Belgian nightclub. (medscape.com)
  • In December 2006, the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) and California Department of Health Services (CDHS) were notified of two potential cases of foodborne botulism in an older Asian couple. (cdc.gov)
  • Historically, most foodborne botulism cases in the United States result from consumption of improperly prepared home-canned foods ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Italy is the European country with the highest number of botulism cases. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • Due to improvements in food canning techniques and a overall decline in this homesteading activity, cases of botulism are rare in our part of the world and thankfully so: the toxin, 'the most poisonous substance known,' may be a godsend for wrinkles but is quite another matter when introduced to the intestinal tract and to open wounds (3). (discovermagazine.com)
  • An average of 110 cases of botulism is reported annually in the US. (cdc.gov)
  • About twenty-five percent of these cases are foodborne botulism. (cdc.gov)
  • Foodborne botulism is a distinctive public health problem among the Alaska Native population, in which the majority of botulism cases have been associated with improper preparation and storage of traditional Alaska native foods. (cdc.gov)
  • Over the past few years the number of cases of wound botulism has been between thirty and forty percent. (cdc.gov)
  • Investigators are actively seeking additional cases that might be linked to the current outbreak by issuing health alerts and examining reported botulism cases dating back to 2005. (foodpoisonjournal.com)
  • France records only 10 to 20 cases of botulism nationwide per year. (metro.us)
  • A #botulism outbreak occurred in 🇫🇷 during the #RugbyWorldCup , causing 15 cases, with 14 among foreign citizens, including 1 death. (euroweeklynews.com)
  • Doctors warned of botox-related side effects after four cases of botulism, all involving local women getting injections in mainland China, were reported the space of a week. (scmp.com)
  • Ulster Unionist Agriculture Spokesperson, Harold McKee MLA, expressed his concern after it was revealed to him by the DAERA Minister that there were 186 confirmed cases of botulism in cattle between 2011 and 2015. (thedairysite.com)
  • The South Down MLA said: "I would reassure the public that they have nothing to fear from the increase in confirmed cases of botulism as the UK Food Standards Agency's Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food has concluded that the risks posed to the human food chain by outbreaks of botulism in cattle, associated with broiler litter, are very low. (thedairysite.com)
  • Until she does, the local poultry industry here will never be able to achieve its full growth potential and we may continue to see an increase in the cases of botulism. (thedairysite.com)
  • On 12 September 2023, local public health authorities in France identified a cluster of 10 cases with suspected botulism, including one death. (botulismblog.com)
  • Since January 1, 2022, 6 cases of botulism with 10 victims have been registered in Armenia, according to the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the RA Ministry of Health. (botulismblog.com)
  • This type of botulism most commonly comes from improperly home-canned or home-bottled vegetables or other low-acid foods. (iowalum.com)
  • This can reduce the risk for botulism. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The public should be aware of the risk for botulism when preparing fermented tofu at home. (cdc.gov)
  • Degradation of waterways and associated environments, coupled with predictions of longer hotter summers, means these types of botulism outbreaks are likely to become more common, says Ms Jordan. (fishandgame.org.nz)
  • There have been at least seven other outbreaks of botulism linked to home preservation practices across the U.S. since 1995. (barfblog.com)
  • The standard for laboratory diagnosis is a mouse neutralization bioassay confirming botulism by isolation of the toxin. (medscape.com)
  • Physicians should consider the diagnosis if physical examination suggest botulism. (marlerblog.com)
  • Providers must tell state health authorities or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about people with botulism, so that the contaminated food is removed from stores. (medlineplus.gov)
  • See the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for more information on home canning safety at www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/home-canning-and-botulism.html . (medlineplus.gov)
  • The New Mexico Department of Health is cooperating with the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on an investigation of two patients who are hospitalized in Texas with suspected botulism. (marlerblog.com)
  • Of the seven existing forms of botulinum toxins (A to G), four of them (A, B, E and F) can cause human botulism. (euroweeklynews.com)
  • Treatment is with support and human botulism immune globulin. (msdmanuals.com)
  • you may add a desire to avoid botulism to your list of reasons to shy away from you'r mates latest batch of prison hooch. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Reginald Tucker] Dr. Rao, what causes botulism? (cdc.gov)
  • When the toxin gets into somebody's bloodstream it blocks the release of a neurotransmitter between nerves and muscles and this is actually what causes botulism. (cdc.gov)
  • Go to the emergency room or call 911 or the local emergency number if you suspect botulism. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A Waikato district council is being accused of failing to follow its own management plan to contain the deadly bird disease botulism after dozens of waterfowl died on its wastewater treatment ponds. (fishandgame.org.nz)
  • If botulism left untreated it may cause respiratory failure and even death. (wikidoc.org)
  • Severe botulism leads to reduced movement of the muscles of respiration, and hence problems with gas exchange. (wikipedia.org)
  • A woman has died and eight others have been hospitalised with what is suspected to be a very rare case of foodborne botulism in Bordeaux. (connexionfrance.com)
  • A 32-year-old woman died in France and eight other people remained hospitalized Thursday after an apparent botulism outbreak linked to homemade sardine preserves and the wine bar in Bordeaux. (metro.us)
  • On Wednesday 20, the WHO published a situation update concerning the detection of a potential botulism cluster in Bordeaux at the beginning of September. (euroweeklynews.com)
  • Image from the French city of Bordeaux where the botulism outbreak occurred. (con-telegraph.ie)
  • An outbreak of avian botulism in Waikato's Whangamarino wetland that has killed thousands of waterfowl including some rare indigenous species is yet another wake-up call for urgent action, says Fish & Game New Zealand. (fishandgame.org.nz)
  • Avian botulism can paralyse and kill birds and outbreaks are often sparked by warm temperatures and water with low oxygen content. (fishandgame.org.nz)
  • Botulism toxins are among the deadliest known poisons. (bnl.gov)
  • The Botulism lawyers of Marler Clark have years of experience working with clients on Botulism outbreak lawsuits. (foodpoisonjournal.com)
  • The muscle weakness of botulism characteristically starts in the muscles supplied by the cranial nerves-a group of twelve nerves that control eye movements, the facial muscles and the muscles controlling chewing and swallowing. (wikipedia.org)
  • These outbreaks often occurred because home canners did not follow canning instructions, did not use pressure canners, ignored signs of food spoilage, or didn't know they could get botulism from improperly preserving vegetables. (cdc.gov)
  • As recent as September 2008, an Ohio man and his grandson were hospitalized as a result of botulism toxin poisoning caused by improperly canned green beans. (barfblog.com)
  • In 2007 a Virginia couple died after consuming improperly canned foods that also contained botulism toxin. (barfblog.com)
  • When botulism develops following a wound infection, antibiotic therapy and meticulous debridement of the wound are essential. (medscape.com)
  • Botulism is a rare disease and only affects a few hundred persons each. (marlerclark.com)
  • Botulism is a rare disease and only affects a few hundred persons each year in the United States. (foodpoisonjournal.com)
  • Fortunately, falling ill to botulism is rare. (iowalum.com)
  • So, if there are so many ways to get botulism, why is it so rare? (cdc.gov)
  • From 1986 to June 2019, 342 botulism incidents involving 501 people were confirmed by laboratory testing, according to data reported by the National Reference Center for Botulism (CNRB). (foodsafetynews.com)