In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Clostridium Botulinum 2. The Organism of Clostridium Botulinum and its Characteristics 3. Pathogenesis and Clinical Features 4. Isolation and Identification 5. Association with Foods. Contents: Introduction to Clostridium Botulinum The Organism of Clostridium Botulinum and its Characteristics Pathogenesis and Clinical Features of Clostridium Botulinum Isolation […]
Clostridium Botulinum: Clinical Features and Identification
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Study Notes on Clostridium Botulinum
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The below mentioned article provides a study note on Clostridium Botulinum which causes botulism due to the ingestion of its “preformed” toxin. This form of food poisoning is characterised by oculomotor paralysis, pharyngeal paralysis, aphonia. Eight antigenic types of toxin (A-H) are known. Of these, types A, B and E are mostly responsible for the […]