Overview
Botulism is a disease caused by a deadly toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The bacterium can thrive in food that has been improperly prepared or stored, but it can also enter the body through a tear in the skin. Untreated botulism causes paralysis and breathing difficulties and can be fatal. Botulism, Second Edition discusses the history and causes of the disease, as well as its symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Deadly diseases affect everyone. Although not all cases are fatal, each disease causes a degree of harm and discomfort to those whom it afflicts and sometimes can have long-lasting consequences. Each book in the series Deadly Diseases and Epidemics takes the reader through all aspects of a disease-from its history and causes or method of infection to its treatment and prevention. The books provide a foundation for understanding the basics of microbiology, immunology, and epidemiology.
Synopsis
Botulism is a disease caused by a deadly toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The bacterium can thrive in food that has been improperly prepared or stored, but it can also enter the body through a tear in the skin. Untreated botulism causes paralysis and breathing difficulties and can be fatal. Botulism, Second Edition discusses the history and causes of the disease, as well as its symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Deadly diseases affect everyone. Although not all cases are fatal, each disease causes a degree of harm and discomfort to those whom it afflicts and sometimes can have long-lasting consequences. Each book in the series Deadly Diseases and Epidemics takes the reader through all aspects of a disease-from its history and causes or method of infection to its treatment and prevention. The books provide a foundation for understanding the basics of microbiology, immunology, and epidemiology.