Were you looking for information about Botulism? Butulism is a common misspelling of botulism.
Toxins, or poisons, produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria cause botulism -- a rare but serious illness. Botulinum toxin is one of the most poisonous substances known. The three main types of botulism are foodborne, wound, and infant botulism. All forms are potentially fatal and are considered medical emergencies.
(Click Botulism for more information on what causes botulism, the various kinds, possible symptoms, and treatment options.)
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