Botulism is a Disease Caused by the Production of a Potent

Question

Botulism is a disease caused by the production of a potent neurotoxin by bacteria of the genus
A)Staphylococcus.
B)Klebsiella.
C)Salmonella.
D)Clostridium.

Accepted Answer

Botulism is caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which produces a potent neurotoxin that can cause paralysis and even death in severe cases. Staphylococcus, Klebsiella, and Salmonella do not produce the botulinum toxin and are not associated with cases of botulism.