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Results 1 - 10 of 143 for Toxin
  1. Stool C difficile toxin 
    The stool C difficile toxin test detects harmful substances produced by the bacterium Clostridioides difficile ( C difficile ). This infection is a common cause of diarrhea ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003590.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Botulinum toxin injection - larynx 
    Botulinum toxin (BTX) is a type of nerve blocker. When injected, BTX blocks nerve signals to muscles so they relax. BTX is the toxin that causes botulism, a rare but serious illness. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007637.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Hemolytic anemia caused by chemicals and toxins 
    Hemolytic anemia caused by chemicals and toxins is a lack of red blood cells that occurs when red blood cells are excessively damaged by certain chemicals or toxins.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000590.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Millipede toxin 
    ... Certain types of millipedes release a harmful substance (toxin) all over their body if they are threatened ... centipedes, millipedes do not bite or sting. The toxin that millipedes release keeps away most predators. Some ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002846.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Toxins 
    Toxins are substances created by plants and animals that are poisonous (toxic) to humans. Toxins may also include some medicines that are helpful ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002331.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Botulism 
    ... food, these spores can grow and produce a toxin. When eaten, even tiny amounts of this toxin can lead to severe poisoning. Foods that can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000598.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Diphtheria 
    ... are infected, the bacteria make dangerous substances called toxins. The toxins spread through your bloodstream to other organs, such ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001608.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Hyperhidrosis 
    ... although rare, include skin cracking and blisters. Botulinum toxin -- Botulinum toxin is used to treat severe underarm, palmar (hand), ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007259.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Pseudomembranous colitis 
    ... take antibiotics. The bacteria give off a strong toxin that causes inflammation and bleeding in the lining ... Colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy Immunoassay for C difficile toxin in the stool Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000259.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Spasmodic dysphonia 
    ... of these medicines have bothersome side effects. Botulinum toxin (Botox) treatments may help. Botulinum toxin comes from a certain type of bacteria. Very ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000753.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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