History
What biosaftey level is Botulism?
BSL-2
What are the three most common types of Botulism?
-Food-borne
-Wound
-Infant
What is the second stage of Botulism?
Germination
What is the primary treatment for Botulism?
Antitoxin medication
What food should you avoid giving to children under the age of 1 to prevent infant botulism?
Honey
Under what conditions is the Botulinum toxic produced?
Anaerobic Conditions
What is the cause of infant Botulism?
Exposure to the bacteria spores
What happens during Sporulation (the first stage)?
The botulinum toxin creates spores to survive while it waits for a good environment to germinate
Which treatment option might you use if your patient is struggling to breath?
mechanical ventilation
True or False - you should avoid using street drugs to prevent wound botulism
TRUE
In 1793 a Botulism epidemic occurred in Germany from eating what uncooked food?
Blood Sausages
What is the name of the rare kind of Botulism related to cosmetic injections?
Latrogenic Botulism
True or False - The Botulinum toxin travels through the nervous system to block nerve signals to muscles
False - it travels through the bloodstream
True or False - Rehabilitation is not an effective treatment for Botulism
False - it is effective
What are the signs that you should not eat preserved food?
-if the food smells bad
Which German medical professional provided the first accurate description of food-bourne Botulism symptoms?
Justinus Kerner
What is two symptoms that all three common forms of Botulism have?
- paralysis
-drooping eyelids
-muscle weakness
-trouble swallowing
-trouble breathing
Name all 4 stages of Botulism in the correct order
1.Sporulation
2.germination
3.Growth and toxin production
4.Botulism
Describe wound debridement
For wound botulism, infected tissue may need to be surgically removed.
Describe each way of botulism prevention for the three common forms?
Foodborne botulism -
Use proper techniques when canning or preserving foods at home to make sure botulism germs are destroyed. It's also important to prepare and store food safely
Wound botulism -
To prevent wound botulism and other serious bloodborne diseases, never inject or inhale street drugs. Keep wounds clean to prevent infection. If you think a wound is infected, seek medical treatment right away.
Infant botulism -
To lower the risk of infant botulism, avoid giving honey to children under the age of 1 year.
What is the proper nomenclature for the Botulinum Toxin?
Clostridium botulinum
The Botulinum toxin blocks what neurotransmitter causing neurological symptoms?
acetylcholine neurotransmitter
Provide an accurate description of Germination
When environmental conditions become favorable the spores germinate.
The spores break down their protective layers, and the bacterium emerges in its active, vegetative form.
name all six treatment options
antitoxin
antibiotics
mechanical ventilation
supportive care
wound debridement
rehabilitation
Name 7 science teachers in the building
-Ms. Clavelli
-Dr. Higgins
-Ms Baretta
-Mr. Chuta
-Ms. Galos
-Ms Jochem
-Ms. Jones
-Ms Lang
-Mr. LeBris
-Ms. Lee
-Mr. Schneider
-Ms. Thompson