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Results 1 - 10 of 26 for Toxins
  1. Botox (National Library of Medicine)  
    Botox is a drug made from a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It's the same toxin that causes a life-threatening type of food poisoning called botulism. Doctors use ...
  2. Botulism (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... rare but serious illness. The cause is a toxin (poison) made by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. ... botulism comes from eating foods contaminated with the toxin. Wound botulism happens when a wound infected with ...
  3. C. diff Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is C. diff? C. diff is a bacterium that can cause diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis. You may see it called other names, ...
  4. Cerebral Palsy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... complications during birth Rh incompatibility Seizures Exposure to toxins What are the signs of cerebral palsy (CP)? ...
  5. Dystonia (National Library of Medicine)  
    Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes involuntary contractions of your muscles. These contractions result in twisting and repetitive movements. Sometimes ...
  6. Skin Aging (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your skin changes as you age. You might notice wrinkles, age spots and dryness. Your skin also becomes thinner and loses fat, making it less plump and smooth. ...
  7. Anemia (National Library of Medicine)  
    If you have anemia, your blood does not carry enough oxygen to the rest of your body. The most common cause of anemia is not having enough iron. Your body ...
  8. Bacterial Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... in your body. Many give off chemicals called toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. ...
  9. Bile Duct Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... It also helps the liver get rid of toxins and wastes. Bile duct cancer is rare. It ...
  10. Bile Duct Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... It also helps the liver get rid of toxins and wastes. Different diseases can block the bile ...
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