Botulism For comprehensive CDC information about bioterrorism and related issues, please visit http://www.bt.cdc.gov. Frequently Asked Questions What is botulism What kind of germ is Clostridium botulinum How common is botulism What are the symptoms of botulism How is botulism diagnosed How can botulism be treated Are there complications from botulism How can botulism be prevented What ...

Botulism is a paralytic disease caused by the neurotoxins of Clostridium botulinum and in rare cases, Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium baratii. These gram-positive spore-forming anaerobes can be found in soil samples and marine sediments throughout the world. With a lethal dose to humans of less than 1 mcg, botulinum toxins are among the most poisonous substances known ...

Botulism (foodborne botulism and infant botulism) What is botulism Botulism is a food poisoning caused by a toxin produced by bacteria known as Clostridium botulinum. Who gets botulism Foodborne botulism is due to eating the toxin. It often involves improperly processed home canned foods. Infant botulism has been associated with eating honey that contains the bacterial spores. Light and dark ...