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Clostridium botulinum

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MICROBIOLOGY

Gram-positive spore-forming, anaerobic rod.
Found worldwide.
Produces neurotoxin.
- Lethal dose (70 kg man):
  - By injection 0.15 ug
  - Inhaled: 0.9 ug
  - Oral: 70 ug

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Last updated: June 2, 2018

Citation

Bartlett, John G. "Clostridium botulinum." Johns Hopkins ABX Guide, Johns Hopkins Guide, 21 September 2018, https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540133/all/Clostridium_botulinum. Accessed 21 September 2018.

Bartlett JG. (Published September 21, 2018). Clostridium botulinum. Johns Hopkins ABX Guide, Johns Hopkins Guide. Retrieved from https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540133/all/Clostridium_botulinum

Bartlett, J. G. Clostridium botulinum. Johns Hopkins Guide. Johns Hopkins ABX Guide. https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540133/all/Clostridium_botulinum. Published 2018.

Bartlett JG. Johns Hopkins ABX Guide [Internet]. c2018. Clostridium botulinum; Johns Hopkins Guide. [cited 2018 September 21]; Available from: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540133/all/Clostridium_botulinum

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