Botulism
By: Donald Emmeluth ; founding editor, I. Edward Alcamo ; foreword by David Heymann
Contributors: Alcamo, I. Edward; Heymann, David L.
Series: Deadly diseases and epidemics; Deadly diseases and epidemics
Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 136
ISBN-13: 9781438101347
Subjects: Forensic Medicine; Botulism; MEDICAL; Preventive Medicine; Public Health
Description: Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 118-129) and index.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Foreword; title: Preface and dedication; title: Historical perspective; title: Causes of botulism; title: Transmission of botulism; title: Diagnosis of botulism; title: Botulism and the nervous system; title: Treating botulism; title: Preventing botulism; title: Concerns for the future; title: Hopes for the future; title: Glossary; title: Bibliography; title: Further reading; title: Websites; title: Index.