Clostridium botulinum

Paul G. Auwaerter, M.D.

MICROBIOLOGY

Gram-positive spore-forming, anaerobic rod.
Found worldwide.
Produces neurotoxin.
- The lethal dose (70 kg man):
  - By injection, 0.15 ug
  - Inhaled: 0.9 ug
  - Oral: 70 ug

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