Common types of Botulism
Caused by eating foods (often home-canned or improperly stored) containing the preformed toxin.
A. Foodborne
B. Wound
C. Iatrogenic
Foodborne
Which is a symptom to Botulism?
A. Yours bones show
B. Nose bleeds
C. Double or blurred vision
Caused by swallowing C. botulinum spores (such as from honey), which colonize and produce the toxin in an infant's immature digestive tract.
A. Foodborne
B. Iatrogenic
C. Infant
Infant
What are 2 symptoms of Botulism?
A. Dry mouth or facial weakness
B. Diarrhea
C. Flesh deteriorating
D. Slurred speech
Slurred Speech, Dry mouth or facial weakness
Caused by spores entering an open wound or break in the skin, frequently linked to black tar heroin or injection drug use.
A. Wound
B. Iatrogenic
C. Foodborne
Wound
Resulting from an accidental overdose of botulinum toxin used in cosmetic procedures or medical treatments (Botox)
A. Foodborne
B. Iatrogenic
C. Wound
Iatrogenic