<i>Clostridium botulinum</i> Bacterium Colonies (IMAGE)

Scripps Research Institute

<i>Clostridium botulinum</i> Bacterium Colonies

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The Clostridium botulinum bacterium (shown here in colonies) can cause foodborne illnesses and potentially deadly effects due to the neurotoxin it produces.

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