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Botulism caused by Clostridium botulinum...

Botulism caused by Clostridium botulinum affects the

A

spleen

B

intestine

C

lymph glands

D

neuromuscular junction

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D
Clostridium botulinum bacterium causes food poisoning (botulism). Clostridium is an obligate anaerobic endospore-forming Gram positive, rod-shaped bacterium. This bacterium produces an exotoxin which is highly toxic for the synaptic ends of the nerves where it blocks the release of acetylcholine. Later is a chemical necessary for the transmission of nerve impulse across the synapses
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