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| − | '''Clostridium Botulinum''' is the name of a group of [[bacteria]] commonly found in soil. These rod-shaped organisms grow best in low oxygen conditions. The bacteria form spores which allow them to survive in a dormant state until exposed to conditions that can support their growth. Clostridium botulinum is the bacterium that produces botulin, the nerve [[toxin]] that causes [[botulism]]. Botulin is one of the most powerful toxins in the world | + | '''Clostridium Botulinum''' is the name of a group of [[bacteria]] commonly found in soil. These rod-shaped organisms grow best in low oxygen conditions. The bacteria form spores which allow them to survive in a dormant state until exposed to conditions that can support their growth. Clostridium botulinum is the bacterium that produces botulin, the nerve [[toxin]] that causes [[botulism]]. Botulin is one of the most powerful toxins in the world; as little as only one one-hundred millionth of an [[ounce]] can be fatal. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | [http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Help/A-Z_Index/index.asp USDA Index] | + | *[http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Help/A-Z_Index/index.asp USDA Index] |
[[Category:Poisons]] | [[Category:Poisons]] | ||
Revision as of 19:52, December 19, 2007
Clostridium Botulinum is the name of a group of bacteria commonly found in soil. These rod-shaped organisms grow best in low oxygen conditions. The bacteria form spores which allow them to survive in a dormant state until exposed to conditions that can support their growth. Clostridium botulinum is the bacterium that produces botulin, the nerve toxin that causes botulism. Botulin is one of the most powerful toxins in the world; as little as only one one-hundred millionth of an ounce can be fatal.