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botulism

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What is botulism?

Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. The bacteria may enter the body through wounds, or they may live in improperly canned or preserved food.

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with botulism?

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Forehead wrinkles - Beauty & Cosmetics Community

- Oct 31, 2009

I have forehed wrinkles, any suggestions of what works best?

Disheartened - Neurology Community

- Dec 11, 2007

Is it possible to survive eating food contaminated with botulism without realizing it and t...

It's not myasthenia - but what is it? - Neurology Community

- Dec 11, 2007

I ate something very off. My mouth started to feel plasticky. A few days later I couldn't c...

honey on pimple - Acne Community

- Oct 10, 2007

i've put honey on a pimple i've poked. i've read online about botulism, is there any risk? ...

Side effects of botox? - Beauty & Cosmetics Community

- Aug 21, 2007

Do you know the side affects from botox? I cant stand these forehead wrinkles. I think the...

neurological symptoms - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

- Aug 07, 2007

For over 10 years I was diagnosed with MS. But in the last few years I have been having di...

botulism - Neurology Community

- Jul 19, 2007

i've put honey on a pimple i've poked. i've read online about botulism, is there any risk? ...

Honey - Maternal & Child Community

- May 18, 2006

This may sound like a stupid question but can you eat honey while you are pregnant? I know...

Demyelination and migraines - Neurology Expert Forum

- Jun 01, 2003

I've read things on-line that talk about white-matter changes on MRI that can be related to...

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