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Botulism caused by Clostridium botulinum affects

A

lymph glands

B

intestine

C

neuromuscular junction

D

spleen

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The correct Answer is:
C

Clostridum botulinum (=Bacillus botulinus) is a gram positive obligate anaerobic, spore forming, rod shaped bacterium. It secretes a strong neurotoxic exotoxin which binds to motor neurons and prevents release of acetylcholine at motor junction causing vomiting and ocular and pharygeal paralysis.
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