[disease caused by potent protein neurotoxins produced by Clostridium botulinum, which interfere with the presynaptic release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction; clinical features include abdominal pain, vomiting, acute paralysis, blurred vision and diplopia; botulism may be classified into several subtypes such as food borne, infant, wound, and others. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0006057 Relation/PAR: clostridial infection
food poisoning
bacterial food poisoning
Neurotoxicity
Neuromuscular Junction Diseases