botulism

What is botulism?

Botulism is a serious form of food poisoning. It develops if an individual consumed food that includes the poison produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Remember that this condition can be deadly. The poison generated by the bacteria can impair the viral nerves in the body and cause paralysis. If not promptly treated, it can […]

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