The toxin is produced by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum ... skin or muscle. Surgical incisions, abrasions, lacerations, and open fractures can also increase the risk of this type of ...

Botulism is caused by some form of infection from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Foodborne botulism ... As well, not injecting under the skin or into the muscle can help limit risk.

A deadly hospital infection may be spreading three times faster than previously thought. Clostridium difficile ... both from patients' skin and from hospital surfaces and the hands of healthcare ...

Consumers are urged to check their kitchens and pantries after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a notice that warned about health risks associated with select chowder soups.

Our Clostridium botulinum research funded by several competitive grants from European and national sources and forms two major research lines: Fundamental research questions focus on environmental, ...

Exposure to these bacteria can cause infections in humans ... Clam Chowder due to potential contamination with bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which can cause serious illness or death.