61. Botulism botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. What is botulism? http://www.seekwellness.com/nutrition/botulism.htm

(clostridium botulinum) home wellness pelvic health other conditions ... contact us // syntax: swSlideMenu(id, dir, left, top, width, height) new swSlideMenu('menu1', 'down', 230, 91, 180, 350); new swSlideMenu('menu2', 'down', 295, 91, 180, 350); new swSlideMenu('menu3', 'down', 381, 91, 180, 350); new swSlideMenu('menu4', 'down', 487, 91, 180, 350); home wellness nutrition food safety botulism fitness health consumerism mental health nutrition ... listeriosis botulism (clostridium botulinum) PRODUCTS ORDER NOW Frequently Asked Questions What is botulism? Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum . There are three main kinds of botulism. Foodborne botulism is caused by eating foods that contain the botulism toxin. Wound botulism is caused by toxin produced from a wound infected with Clostridium botulinum . Infant botulism is caused by consuming the spores of the botulinum bacteria, which then grow in the intestines and release toxin. All forms of botulism can be fatal and are considered medical emergencies. Foodborne botulism can be especially dangerous because many people can be poisoned by eating a contaminated food. What kind of germ is Clostridium botulinum Clostridium botulinum is the name of a group of bacteria commonly found in soil. These rod-shaped organisms grow best in low oxygen conditions. The bacteria form spores which allow them to survive in a dormant state until exposed to conditions that can support their growth. There are seven types of botulism toxin designated by the letters A through G; only types A, B, E and F cause illness in humans.

62. CHRYOUR HEALTH botulism, WHAT IS botulism? botulism is a rare disease caused by a toxin produced by the sporeforming bacterium Clostridium botulinum. HOW IS botulism SPREAD? http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/hlthconn/items/botulism.htm

Botulism WHAT IS BOTULISM? Botulism is a rare disease caused by a toxin produced by the spore-forming bacterium Clostridium botulinum. C. botulinum occurs naturally and can be found in soil, water, animals, contaminated food or agricultural products. The toxin produced by C. botulinum is the most potent toxin known and can affect humans, animals, even fish. There are three kinds of botulism that occur naturally: foodborne, wound and infant botulism. Foodborne - rare, potentially life threatening caused by eating food contaminated with botulinum toxin. Wound - unusual, rare. Occurs when an open wound becomes contaminated with the bacteria, which produce the toxin which is then released into the bloodstream. Infant botulism - typically in children less than a year old, as a result of eating bacterial spores and results in toxin in the intestines. One form of human-made botulism is contracted through inhalation. Inhalational botulism is the only known human-made form. It has been known to be transmitted from monkeys to veterinarians and lab workers.

63. Health Botulism Commonwealth of PA Privacy Statement Visit the PA Power Port. botulism Abstract botulism What is botulism? There are three main kinds of botulism. http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/view.asp?A=171&Q=230317

64. Howstuffworks "How Does Botulism Work?" How does botulism work? I have heard that infants can get botulism poisoning from honey. The word botulism describes a type of poisoning. http://health.howstuffworks.com/question214.htm

ComputerStuff AutoStuff ElectronicsStuff ScienceStuff ... PeopleStuff Top Subjects Cholesterol Dieting Nicotine Sleep ... Tattoos Sponsored By: Categories Diseases and Conditions Drugs Fitness Health Care ... Browse the Health Library Explore Stuff Lidrock.com Big List of Articles Get the Newsletter Search HSW and the Web Search Google Main Health ShortStuff How does botulism work? "Don't feed honey to babies" is one of those things-you-ought-to-know rules (like "don't mix ammonia with chlorine" and "don't use beach sand when making concrete") that needs more publicity because it is so important. The word botulism describes a type of poisoning. A strain of bacteria called Clostridium botulinum creates a protein called botulin , and this protein is the cause of botulism. Botulin invades excitatory nerve cells where they meet with muscle fibers and blocks the junction so no signals can get through. The result is paralysis , and in severe cases it totally immobilizes and can kill the patient. Botulism bacteria are common in nature, but they are killed by oxygen. Therefore, the bacteria form spores that protect them from oxygen, and these spores activate once they get into

65. National Center For Home Food Preservation | UGA Publications botulism It Only Takes A Taste. If this physician had not suspected botulism, even though he had seen only a few cases, Mrs. Boberg would probably have died. http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/publications/uga/botulism.html

Home Publications Search Seasonal Tips ... Links How do I? Can Freeze Dry Ferment ... For Educators Botulism: It Only Takes A Taste Elizabeth L. Andress Introduction It only took a little! This is the message behind the story of Loretta Boberg, a 62-year old woman from Wisconsin who always tastes food before serving it to company. In this case, the company can be very thankful she did. When Mrs. Boberg opened a jar of home-canned carrots in January of that year, she dipped in a finger to taste the juice. Not liking the taste, she served home-canned beans to her guests instead. Within two days, Mrs. Boberg became dizzy and had difficulty walking. At first, hospital staff thought she had suffered a stroke because of her slurred speech and muscle weakness. The doctor did ask her if she had eaten any spoiled food lately, however. Too weak to speak, Mrs. Boberg wrote "carrots" on a piece of paper. If this physician had not suspected botulism, even though he had seen only a few cases, Mrs. Boberg would probably have died. The toxin moved through the respiratory system, paralyzing her muscles. A sample from the jar was fed to a laboratory mouse and it died instantly. A sample of Mrs. Boberg's blood was given to another mouse and it too died instantly. The road to recovery for this lady was very slow. Six months later, she remained in the hospital on a respirator, still being fed intravenously. She had stood for only three minutes since the incident, and talked through a tube in her trachea when not out of breath. Muscle movement was returning slowly with the help of physical therapy. Hospital officials estimated that her bill was running about $200,000. These results are a terrible tragedy, but they could be even worse botulism is fatal in many cases. Mrs. Boberg used a boiling water canner for the carrots that gave her botulism. Yes, this was the same method she had usedand only by luck had gotten away withfor the past 44 years. This year she was not so lucky. If, like Mrs. Boberg, you are canning low-acid foods such as vegetables (except tomatoes), red meats, seafood, and poultry in a boiling water canner or by the open kettle method, you may wish to think twice before taking another chance.

66. Botulism: Essential Data botulism essential data. Bacterial agent primarily active against humans. Safety Precautions for botulism Casualties. Standard Precautions http://www.cbwinfo.com/Biological/Pathogens/CBo.html

Home News History General ... Radiological Gateway Botulism: essential data Bacterial agent primarily active against humans Synopsis, Diagnosis, Symptoms, Countermeasures, ... IDC Codes See also the entry on Clostridium botulinum toxin. Safety Precautions for Botulism Casualties Standard Precautions defined by the 1996 CDC guidelines should be adopted for handling patients. Biosafety level 2 practices should be adopted for handling of samples. Return to Top Synopsis of Agent Properties Causative organism: (Systematic name in 1997) Clostridium botulinum Older names: Bacillus botulinus Alternative disease names: None Properties: Large, Gram-positive, anaerobic bacillus, motile with peritrichous flagella, spore-forming. (Cells stain blue in the Gram stain, they do require oxygen for growth, are rod-shaped, move by their own power and are covered with hair-like structures used in movement, and spread by forming spores that are resistant to extremes of the environment. The spores are in a slightly different position in the cell from those seen in Bacillus Antibiotic treatments: Antibiotics are not generally used in treatment of botulism.

67. Botulism As A Biological Weapon. botulism As Disinformation. The Biology of the Subject. botulism will never be used successfully by terrorists, and not in a practical way as a military weapon. http://nov55.com/botu.html

Biological Weapons Biow Home Anthrax Botulism Vaccine ... Science Home Gary Novak biologist Botulism As Disinformation The Biology of the Subject Propaganda on biological weapons including botulism originates in the dark cellars of government for the purpose of swaying the public for increased police powers. Botulism Toxin is Impossible to use. Botulism will never be used successfully by terrorists, and not in a practical way as a military weapon. It is a toxin which is fragile, unstable and impossible to purify in large quantities or apply to a purpose. A Protein is not for the Air. Botulism toxin is a protein, which is a chain of amino acids. It targets the nerve system disrupting neurotransmitter function resulting in paralysis and death. When proteins are concentrated, they coagulate becoming gummy like cheese. So botulism toxin would have to be kept very dilute in water. When proteins desiccate, they lose complex biological properties becoming like shoe leather. So botulism would not be practical as an airborne toxin, not to mention the fact that proteins do not stay suspended in air like nerve gas. Journalists claim that biological weapons such as botulism can be produced in a five gallon bucket in someone's back yard. There are biological reasons why their claims are absurd.

68. Botulism Infant Fact Sheet botulism, Infant. What is infant botulism? There are three kinds of botulism foodborne (see botulism, Foodborne fact sheet), infant and wound. http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/healthtips/BCD/BotulismInfant.htm

Topics A-Z Reference Center Search Disease Fact Sheet Series: Botulism, Infant What is infant botulism? There are three kinds of botulism: foodborne (see "Botulism, Foodborne" fact sheet), infant and wound. Infant botulism (also known as intestinal Botulism) is caused by consuming the spores of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum , which then grow in the intestines and release nerve toxin. It predominantly affects infants (children under 1 year of age), although it may affect adults who have an altered gastrointestinal environment, either through surgery or antibiotic therapy. What are the symptoms of infant botulism? The initial symptoms of infant botulism are constipation, poor feeding, listlessness and lethargy. The weakness is symmetric, and may progress over a period of 1 to 4 days, although sometimes symptoms progress in a matter of hours. There is no fever, unless a secondary infection is present. There is a wide spectrum of severity of symptoms, ranging from mild illness to "floppy baby syndrome" and possible death. How soon do symptoms appear?

69. Botulism Foodborne Fact Sheet botulism, Foodborne. What is foodborne botulism? There are three kinds of botulism foodborne, infant (see botulism, Infant fact sheet) and wound. http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/healthtips/BCD/BotulismFoodborne.htm

Topics A-Z Reference Center Search Disease Fact Sheet Series: Botulism, Foodborne What is foodborne botulism? There are three kinds of botulism: foodborne, infant (see "Botulism, Infant" fact sheet) and wound. Foodborne botulism is a serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is caused by eating foods that contain the botulism toxin. This toxin may not give a bad odor or taste to food. The disease most often develops after consuming improperly processed home-preserved foods that are inadequately cooked before consumption. However, commercial foods and restaurants are still occasional sources. What are the symptoms of foodborne botulism? Foodborne botulism affects the nervous system. Symptoms are symmetric and often include blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, slurred speech, and muscle weakness. Fever is absent, unless there is a complicating infection. If untreated, these symptoms can progress to cause paralysis of the arms, legs, trunk and breathing muscles and death. How soon do symptoms appear?

70. Botulism Fact Sheet Information for Persons Who May Have Been Exposed to botulism (Clostridium botulinum toxin). What is botulism? botulism usually occurs in three forms http://edcp.org/html/botulism.html

EDCP Mission/Vision General Information on Bioterrorism Bioterrorism Information for Health Care Providers Fact Sheets ... ImmuNet Information for Persons Who May Have Been Exposed to Botulism (Clostridium botulinum toxin) What is Botulism? Botulism is a paralyzing illness caused by a nerve toxin, produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum Botulism usually occurs in three forms: Wound (skin) botulism is a rare disease occurring when C. botulinum spores contaminate a wound and produce toxin Intestinal botulism is most commonly seen in infants and results from intestinal colonization with C. botulinum spores Foodborne botulism is caused by the ingestion of botulinum toxin in contaminated food A person can be exposed by breathing in the toxin if it is intentionally released into the air. This does not occur naturally. How likely is it that I have actually been exposed to botulinum toxin?

71. Avian Botulism: Overview - Environment Canada Avian botulism Overview. History. Avian botulism has had destructive effects on birds for a considerable time, and undoubtedly predates written records. http://www.pnr-rpn.ec.gc.ca/nature/migratorybirds/avianb/ce00s02.en.html

Français Contact Us Help Search ... Back to Migratory Bird Section Avian Botulism: Overview Radio-marked female Mallard; Photo: Trent Bollinger, Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre History Causes Frequently Asked Questions Where does it occur? What are the signs? Is it always fatal? Are other species susceptible? ... What can be done History Avian botulism has had destructive effects on birds for a considerable time, and undoubtedly predates written records. During the early part of this century, a die-off of "millions" of waterfowl was encountered in the Great Salt Lake area of the United States. Because early observations occurred on alkaline lakes in areas of western North America, the phenomenon was suspected of being a form of alkali poisoning and became known as Western Duck Sickness. It wasn't until a quarter of a century later that the cause of these die-offs was determined to be botulism poisoning. Top Causes For avian botulism to occur, a virus must first infect type C Clostridium botulinum bacteria, causing the bacteria to produce toxin, which then must be ingested by a bird.

72. Avian Botulism - Environment Canada A web site about avian botulism and research underway in Canada to better understand avian botulism and how it can be managed. Avian botulism. http://www.pnr-rpn.ec.gc.ca/nature/migratorybirds/avianb/dc22s00.en.html

Français Contact Us Help Search ... Back to Migratory Bird Section Avian Botulism Airboat and clean-up crew; Photo: Trent Bollinger, Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre Avian botulism is a form of poisoning of wild and domestic birds caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium, Clostridium botulinum (type C). It is a recurring problem, often killing many thousands of waterfowl and shorebirds. Avian botulism occurs naturally and is a leading cause of bird deaths, especially in migratory waterfowl. Ducks are most frequently affected, but avian botulism is known to affect all waterfowl, including geese and swans. Pelicans, gulls, shorebirds, raptors, and upland birds are also susceptible. Ways of effectively controlling botulism outbreaks remain uncertain. What's New About Us Topics Publications ... Canada Site The Green Lane TM , Environment Canada's World Wide Web site Last updated: 2003-12-01 Last reviewed: 2003-12-01 URL of this page: http://www.pnr-rpn.ec.gc.ca /nature/migratorybirds/avianb/dc22s00.en.html

73. Botulism - Health And Medical Information: Diseases And Conditions, Medical Dict What is botulism? botulism is a rare but serious illness that causes paralysis of muscles. How many types of botulism are there? http://www.medicinenet.com/Botulism/article.htm

Click Here MedicineNet Home > Botulism Advanced Search Printer-Friendly Format Add to Favorites Email to a Friend ... Next page Botulism What is botulism? How many types of botulism are there? How serious is botulism? How does botulism toxin affect the body? ... Botulism At A Glance What is botulism? Botulism is a rare but serious illness that causes paralysis of muscles. It is caused by a nerve toxin, called botulinum toxin, that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. How many types of botulism are there? There are three main types of botulism, which are categorized by the way in which the disease is acquired: Food-borne botulism is caused by eating foods that contain the botulinum toxin. Wound botulism is caused by toxin produced from a wound that is infected with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Infant botulism occurs when an infant consumes the spores of the botulinum bacteria. The bacteria then grow in the intestines and release the toxin. Only rarely does intestinal infection with the Clostridium botulinum bacteria occur in adults. Typically, the adult form of this intestinal botulism is related to abdominal surgical procedures. How serious is botulism?

74. Botulism (food-borne Botulism And Infant Botulism) botulism (foodborne botulism and infant botulism). What is botulism? botulism is a food poisoning caused by a toxin produced by http://mdchoice.com/pt/ptinfo/botulism.asp

Advertisement Sign up for a FREE disease newsletter: Select Disease Allergies Arthritis Cholesterol Depression Diabetes Hypertension Medical Information Arthritis Center Allergy Center Kid's Health Cancer Center ... Health News From our Sponsors Interactive Education Simulators PhotoRounds Medical Databases MEDLINE CancerLit AIDSLine Healthcare Employment About Us Editorial Board Our Company Contact Us We subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation Spell Checker Search the Web's best medical sites Searches over 6,000 Medical Journals Health Information Wednesday, June 02, 2004 Find more information about this topic from either the Web or the world's best medical journals by using the search boxes at the top of this page. Botulism (food-borne botulism and infant botulism) What is botulism? Botulism is a food poisoning caused by a toxin produced by the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum. Only a few cases are reported in New York State each year. Who gets botulism?

75. Infant Botulism Fact Sheet botulism, Infant. (*PDF version) for printing. What is infant botulism? Infant botulism is a disease caused by a toxin produced http://health.utah.gov/els/epidemiology/epifacts/infantbo.html

DELS Home Page Communicable Disease Control Epidemiology Communicable Disease ... State Public Health Lab Botulism, Infant (*PDF version) for printing. What is infant botulism? Infant botulism is a disease caused by a toxin produced when the intestines of very young children become infected by the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum Who gets infant botulism? Children who get infant botulism are generally younger than six months old. The spores of Clostridium botulinum are common in soil, and can also be found in a variety of foods and in dust. Infant botulism has been associated with feeding contaminated honey (and rarely corn syrup) to infants, but not in children older than one year of age or in adults. How is infant botulism spread?

76. Botulism botulism. Definition botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The bacterium may enter http://www.healthscout.com/ency/article/000598.htm

Advertisement Search HealthScout Web MEDLINE Special Offers TV Specials Top Features Schizophrenia Hair Loss Liver Disease Allergies ... Impotence Resources Healthscout News 3D Interactive Human Atlas Health Videos Health Encyclopedia ... Drug Library Channels Home Today Women Men ... Drug Checker Advertisement Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Botulism Definition: Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum . The bacterium may enter the body through wounds , or they may live in improperly canned or preserved food. Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Clostridium is found in soil and untreated water throughout the world. It produces spores that survive in improperly preserved or canned food, where they produce toxin. When eaten, even minute amounts of this toxin can lead to severe poisoning. The foods most commonly contaminated are home-canned vegetables, cured pork and ham, smoked or raw fish, and honey or corn syrup. Botulism may also occur if the organism enters open wounds and produces toxin there.

77. Botulism botulism. botulism is a disease that occasionally strikes people who eat badly caned food or fish in which the bacteria has grown. http://www.manbir-online.com/diseases/botulism-1.htm

Sorry, your browser doesn't suppor Java. Botulism Botulism is a disease that occasionally strikes people who eat badly caned food or fish in which the bacteria has grown. The bacteria for botulism is also found in soil. The bacteria produce an extremely toxic substance, botulinum that causes blurred vision, dry mouth, difficulty in swallowing or speaking, weakness, paralysis, respiratory failure and death. The organism causing this disease is Clostridium botulinum The disease may be classified as food-borne botulism , from ingestion of preformed toxin in food contaminated with C. botulinum wound botulism , from toxin produced in wounds contaminated with the organism infant botulism, from ingestion of spores and production of toxin in the intestine of infants C. botulinum, is a group of anaerobic gram-positive organisms that form spores, is found in soil and marine environments throughout the world and produces the most potent bacterial toxin known. These are all neurotoxins. Toxin can be inactivated during home cooking by exposure to a temperature of 100°C for 10 min. In the gastrointestinal tract, toxin resists degradation. Spores are highly heat-resistant, and their inactivation requires exposure to a temperature of 120°C (e.g., in steam sterilizers or pressure cookers).

78. Infant Botulism - April 1, 2002 - American Family Physician Infant botulism. Although the worldwide incidence of infant botulism is rare, the majority of cases are diagnosed in the United States. http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020401/1388.html

Advanced Search Infant Botulism NADINE COX, M.D., and RANDY HINKLE, D.O., Mount Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio Although the worldwide incidence of infant botulism is rare, the majority of cases are diagnosed in the United States. An infant can acquire botulism by ingesting Clostridium botulinum A PDF version of this document is available. Download PDF now (5 pages / 73 KB). More information on using PDF files. I nfant botulism is caused by a neurotoxin produced by the spore-forming, anaerobic, gram-positive bacilli Clostridium botulinum, which is found globally in soil. Ingestion of spores leads to toxin synthesis and absorption from the infant's intestinal tract. Infant botulism is caused by toxin types A and B. The ensuing neuroparalytic disease presents in a subacute manner, initially causing constipation followed by progressive weakness. Physician awareness of infant botulism is paramount to early recognition and intervention, because more than 70 percent of these infants will eventually require mechanical ventilation. Soil and honey contamination are the two recognized sources of Clostridium botulinum spores.

79. Ask Extension Database, NDSU Extension Service botulism. Date May 1989 (Reviewed June 1996). Source University of Wisconsin. botulism is a deadly form of food poisoning. http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extnews/askext/canning/4574.htm

Ask Extension for answers to commonly asked questions. Botulism Date: May 1989 (Reviewed June 1996) Source: University of Wisconsin Botulism is a deadly form of food poisoning. It is caused by a toxin produced in food by a micro-organism which lives in soil all over the world. The organism has the ability to form a spore, or case, around itself that is resistant to heat and chemicals. For botulism to occur, there must be several conditions. First of all, the spores must be present in a low-acid food. Then a person must can or process the foods in some way that removes air, but does not use enough heat to destroy the spores. In low-acid foods, and in the absence of oxygen, the spores grow and produce a toxin that is one of the most potent known. When there is enough acid present, as in most pickles or fruits, the spores cannot grow. Foods commonly involved in botulism outbreaks are home canned low-acid vegetables, sauces and soups, meats, fish or poultry that have been insufficiently heated during canning. Examples of low-acid vegetables include peas, peppers, corn, lima beans, green beans and mushrooms. Mixtures of acid and low acid foods, such as salsa, are often low acid. Botulism symptoms include difficulty in swallowing, speech and respiration and double vision. Death results from paralysis of respiratory muscles, unless the correct antitoxin is administered immediately.

80. Ontario Ministry Of Health And Long-Term Care - Healthcare Providers - Publicati DISEASES botulism. botulism is a neuroparalytic disease caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers/pub/disease/botulism.html

Public Information Health Care Providers News Media Text Only Version DISEASES : Botulism Botulism is a neuroparalytic disease caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum . The mortality rate is approximately 14%. There are three main kinds of botulism : Foodborne, Wound and Intestinal (infant and adult). Symptoms Foodborne : Initially symptoms of foodborne botulism may include vomiting and/or diarrhea followed by one or more of : ptosis (drooping of eyelids), visual disturbance, dilated and fixed pupils, dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing), dry mouth and dysphonia (difficulty speaking). These symptoms may extend to a descending symmetrical flaccid paralysis in an alert afebrile person. Constipation is a common symptom later in presentation. Wound : Wound botulism symptoms are similar to foodborne symptoms (except there is no vomiting and/or diarrhea). The presence of a wound is also useful to note. Intestinal (infant and adult) : Intestinal botulism affects infants under one year of age almost exclusively, but can affect adults who have altered gastro-intestinal anatomy and microflora. The earliest and most frequently observed symptom of infant botulism is constipation followed by lethargy, poor feeding, ptosis, difficulty swallowing, hypotonia, and generalized weakness ( floppy baby ) including a weak cry.

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