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  2. Heptavalent botulism antitoxin - Wikipedia

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    BAT is the only FDA-approved product available for treating botulism in adults, and for botulism in infants caused by botulinum toxins other than types A and B. BAT has been used to treat a case of type F infant botulism and, on a case-by-case basis, may be used for future cases of non-type A and non-type B infant botulism. [4]

  3. Clostridium botulinum - Wikipedia

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    Depending on the type of botulism considered, different tests for diagnosis may be indicated. Foodborne botulism: serum analysis for toxins by bioassay in mice should be done, as the demonstration of the toxins is diagnostic. [62] Wound botulism: isolation of C. botulinum from the wound site should be attempted, as growth of the bacteria is ...

  4. Food testing strips - Wikipedia

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    The enzyme reactant test strips react when the buffer solution breaks the bacterial wall. This breach releases enzymes, which react upon contact to the enzyme test strips. The gram-negative reactant activates when components of the gram-negative cell wall or specific enzymes are present, causing the swab itself to change color.

  5. Botulinum toxin - Wikipedia

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    Botulinum toxin, or botulinum neurotoxin (commonly called botox), is a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and related species. [24] It prevents the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from axon endings at the neuromuscular junction, thus causing flaccid paralysis. [25]

  6. Bernie Madoff's victims to receive final payout totaling $131 ...

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    The fund disbursing money to the victims of Bernie Madoff’s legendary Ponzi scheme began its 10th and final distribution on Monday, putting another $131 million in the pockets of swindled investors.

  7. FACT CHECK: Can Donald Trump Actually Run For A Third ... - AOL

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    A post on X shows Trump ally Steve Bannon stating that President-Elect Donald Trump can actually run for a third term as President by law. Verdict: False The 22nd amendment of the U.S ...

  8. Clostridium - Wikipedia

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    Clostridium botulinum can produce botulinum toxin in food or wounds and can cause botulism. This same toxin is known as Botox and is used in cosmetic surgery to paralyze facial muscles to reduce the signs of aging; it also has numerous other therapeutic uses.

  9. 6 Healthy Reasons to Finally Try Dry January In 2025 - AOL

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    Dry January is a challenge started in 2013 to eliminate alcohol from your diet. This is what you need to know about the health benefits.