foodborne botulism

Term ID

DOID:0050352

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Definition

A botulism that involves intoxication caused by botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTA, B, E and F), which are transmitted by ingestion of food contaminated with preformed toxins, has_material_basis_in Clostridium botulinum A, has_material_basis_in Clostridium botulinum B, has_material_basis_in Clostridium botulinum E and has_material_basis_in Clostridium botulinum F. The infection has symptom blurred vision, has symptom diplopia, has symptom dysarthria, has symptom dysphonia, has symptom dysphagia and has symptom descending muscle paralysis. https://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/Health-Topics/foodborne-botulism/

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Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:0050352 )