Botulism is a rare illness that causes muscle tissue paralysis. It is caused by a toxin released by the pathogen. What type of pathogen is most likely to cause botulism?

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Kevin Waterson · Answer 1 · 2021-08-13T15:57:24+0000

Answer: The type of pathogen is Clostridium botulinum. Three common forms of botulism are: Foodborne botulism. The harmful bacteria thrive and produce the toxin in environments with little oxygen, such as in home-canned food.

Botulism is a rare illness that causes muscle tissue paralysis. It is caused by a toxin released by the pathogen. What type of pathogen is most likely to cause botulism?

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