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botulism
Broader Terms:
bacterial food poisoning
Related Terms:
bioterrorism /chemical warfare
Related Terms:
botulinum toxin
Related Terms:
Clostridium
Related Terms:
Clostridium botulinum
Scope Note:
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, blurred vision and diplopia; botulism may be classified into several subtypes such as food borne, infant, wound, and others.
Term Number:
5000-0060
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