Botulism

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Health

Botulinum poisoning is usually diagnosed through analysis of stool and vomit samples and treated with antitoxin, antibiotics, or a ventilator.

October 28, 2024

Biology

Cystaras worms are extremely poisonous, causing protein damage, intestinal necrosis, multiple organ failure, and most deaths.

August 28, 2019

Biology

Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) was first described by E.van Ermengem in 1897 during a food poisoning in Ellezelles, Belgium.

December 17, 2018