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Botulism, caused by the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum, is a serious condition caused by a toxin that attacks the body's nerves. With botulism, the muscles that control the eyes, face, mouth and throat first begin to weaken. It can then spread to the neck, arms, trunk and legs. When it starts to affect the muscles related to breathing, life-threatening occurs.

Clostridium Botulinum produces toxins called botulinum toxins that occur in low oxygen conditions. It may occur due to improperly processed foods. Especially homemade canned foods and fermented foods are common sources of botulism. Spores produced by Clostridium Botulinum bacteria are resistant to heat. It can easily grow in the absence of oxygen and produce toxins.

Botulinum toxins are of 7 different types: A, B, C, D, E, F, G. Types A, B, E, and rarely F cause botulism in humans, while types C, D, and E cause disease in other mammals, birds, and fish. Detecting Clostridium Botulinum bacteria in foods is an important study to protect human health. In this way, situations that may cause death are prevented.