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Botulism is a paralytic disease caused by the neurotoxins of Clostridium botulinum. In the United States an average of several cases of botulism are reported each year. Of these, approximately 25% are foodborne, 72% are infant botulism, and 3% are wound botulism. The characteristic early symptoms and signs are marked fatigue and weakness, usually followed by blurred vision, dry mouth, and...
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