botulism

Botulism is a severe paralytic sickness brought on by a nerve toxin that’s produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. This toxin blocks the discharge of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that’s important for muscle contraction. In consequence, botulism may cause paralysis of the muscle groups, together with the muscle groups that management respiration and swallowing. Botulism will … Read more