botulinus

[Jacobanade]

anaerobic bacterium producing botulin the toxin that causes botulism

[tolikkk]

Botulinus, also known as Clostridium botulinum, is a bacterium that produces a neurotoxin known as botulinum toxin. This toxin is extremely dangerous and can cause a life-threatening illness called botulism, characterized by muscle paralysis. However, in small controlled amounts, botulinum toxin is commonly used in medical and cosmetic procedures, such as Botox injections.