Botulism

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001450",
  "term": "Botulism",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A rare but severe paralytic illness caused by neurotoxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. These toxins block nerve function, leading to muscle paralysis, which can be life-threatening if respiratory muscles are affected. Botulism can result from contaminated food, wound infection, or colonization of the infant gut.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1183 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/botulism/"
}