causes of type a and b botulism
Botulism is a disease caused by this neurotoxin (specifically A, B, E, or F type neurotoxin); symptoms include a flaccid paralysis (weakness or slackness) in various muscles. The neurotoxin is produced by bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. The neurotoxin paralyzes muscles and can be deadly.
Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a toxin usually produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. There are four generally recognized naturally-occurring types; foodborne, wound, infant, and, rarely, adult intestinal colonization. Iatrogenic and inhalational botulism may also occur.