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Botulism is a fatal disease caused by toxins from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, primarily transmitted through contaminated food, especially in anaerobic conditions like canned foods. There are six strains of this bacterium that produce seven different botulinum toxins, with types A, B, E, and F being responsible for human disease. Understanding the various strains and their toxins is crucial for preventing this form of food poisoning.
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- 1. Discuss botulism and the different types of toxins produced by the different strains Solution Botulism is a fatal disease caused by toxins produced by bacteria Clostridium botulinum. This disease is transmitted or the major source if this disease is food and is type of food poisobing. This bacteria is an anaerobic pathogen, therefore the food which is packed with anaerobic conditions can make its contamination, like canned food. The toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum is called botulinum toxin or BTX. Six phylogenetically distinct strains of Clostridium botulinum are producing seven serotypically distinct botulinum toxins. Among these, human disease is caused by types A,B,E and F.