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Teddy
27 May, 18:46
How does botulism cause flaccid paralysis?
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Larry Medina
27 May, 18:53
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Botulism is a disease caused by this neurotoxin (specifically A, B, E, or F type neurotoxin); symptoms include a flaccid paralysis (weakness or slackness) in various muscles. The neurotoxin is produced by bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. The neurotoxin paralyzes muscles and can be deadly.
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