Kallie Smith by https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl Clostridium botulinum en-us 2023-04-18 04:50:07 UTC 2023-04-21 04:13:11 UTC hello@padlet.com Botulism is a serious illness caused by a toxin called Clostridium Botulinum. kesmith07 https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562692061 2023-04-21 02:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562692061 According to the CDC, most of the signs and symptoms of botulism are difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness, double vision, drooping eyelids, blurry vision, slurred speech, difficulty breathing, and difficulty moving the eyes. kesmith07 https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562702345 2023-04-21 02:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562702345 A drug called an anti-toxin is the treatment for Botulism. However, the anti-toxin does not repair damage that is already done. So, if the toxin has already done significant damage, you may need to stay in the hospital to help you recover. In addition, people with wound botulism may need surgery to remove the source of the bacteria. kesmith07 https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562753914 2023-04-21 03:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562753914 The most effective preventative for botulism is using proper food preparation techniques. Food preparation is especially important when using canning techniques. kesmith07 https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562758013 2023-04-21 03:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562758013 The people who are most susceptible to botulism are children under the age of 12 and adults with gastrointestinal issues. However, another group of people who are more susceptible to botulism are people who inject drugs such as black tar or heroin, and people who drink certain types of alcohol they make themselves. kesmith07 https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562761328 2023-04-21 04:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562761328 Botulism is most commonly acquired by eating improperly processed food. Although, it can also be caused by intestinal infection with C. Botulinum in infants, wound infections, and inhalation. kesmith07 https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562764367 2023-04-21 04:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562764367 kesmith07 https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562765652 2023-04-21 04:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562765652 kesmith07 https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562766193 2023-04-21 04:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562766193 kesmith07 https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562766556 2023-04-21 04:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562766556 kesmith07 https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562766850 2023-04-21 04:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kesmith07/qp34zuxhtaiw1fjl/wish/2562766850