WANTED - Clostridium Botulinum
By: Josh Heerman
What is Botulism?
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Difficulty speaking,
Difficulty swallowing,
Paralysis with weak muscles,
Shortness of breath,
Slow reflexes,
Urinary retention,
Drooping of upper eyelid or muscle weakness,
Drooling or dryness,
Constipation,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Dizziness or fatigue.
Many people say that having botulism is horrible mainly because your entire body is weak, you have no energy, and many body parts are aching in pain.
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You can avoid botulism by making sure your food is clean, and going to the doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms of botulism. Antitoxin injections and breathing assistance may be needed depending on how bad the disease is affecting you. Antitoxin injections block the action of the toxin circulating in the blood, and ventilators may also be used for weeks, or even months. The paralysis moves very slowly. Botulism is a dangerous bacteria that can infect all ages of people. Although this bacteria is fatal to 3-5% of victims, over the past 50 years, the number of patients who have died from botulism has decreased by about 50%. In severe cases, patients may need intensive medical care for several weeks, or even months. Be sure you take good safety precautions to avoid this!