Notes to editors: Botulism is a severe, often fatal, form of blood poisoning which can affect most animals. It is caused by toxins produced by bacteria which are present in high levels in decaying organic matter such as bird and animal carcasses. 20 июл. 2016 г.
How do animals get botulism?
Animals become infected by ingestingvegetation that is contaminated with the botulinum toxin (such as decaying hay or grain) or through direct contact with soil that contains the bacteria.
What are the 3 most common causes of botulism?
Botulism is a rare but serious condition caused by toxins from bacteria called Clostridium botulinum.Foodborne botulism. ... Wound botulism. ... Infant botulism.
What is the main source of botulism?
Foodborne botulism is often caused by eating home-canned foods that have not been canned properly. Commercially canned foods are much less likely to be a source of botulism because modern commercial canning processes kill C. botulinum spores.
What type of toxin causes botulism to mammals?
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.
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