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Clostridium botulinum

Medical Definition: The etiologic agent of BOTULISM in man, wild ducks, and other waterfowl. It is also responsible for certain forms of forage poisoning in horses and cattle. The bacterium produces a powerful exotoxin that is resistant to proteolytic digestion.
Guide Notes: infection = BOTULISM

Clostridium botulinum Medical Definitions and Terms

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