Clostridium Botulinum Can Grow in the Intestinal Tracts of Both

Question

Clostridium botulinum can grow in the intestinal tracts of both infants and adults.

Accepted Answer

Clostridium botulinum typically grows in the intestinal tracts of infants but not in healthy adults, due to differences in gut flora and pH levels. Adults usually have a mature intestinal microbiota that inhibits the growth of C. botulinum, whereas infants' less developed gut flora can allow the bacteria to colonize and produce toxins.