Botulinum toxin is among the most poisonous substances known.
Yet not all forms of the toxin are something to beware. It may be an option to surgery or, in some instances, be the only effective treatment available. Botulinum toxin is produced by a bacteria, Clostridium botulinum. Botulism poisoning occurs when a person eats food contaminated by this bacteria or has a cut that becomes infected with it. While botulism poisoning can be life-threatening, a tiny amount of purified botulinum toxin can offer therapeutic benefits.