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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for Clostridium botulinum
  1. Botulism 
    ... is a rare but serious illness caused by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. The bacteria may enter the body through ... Clostridium botulinum are found in soil and untreated water throughout the world. The bacteria produce protective spores to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000598.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Infant botulism 
    ... life-threatening disease caused by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum . It grows inside a baby's gastrointestinal tract. ... Clostridium botulinum is a spore-forming organism that is common in nature. The spores may be found in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001384.htm - Medical Encyclopedia