Which of These Symptoms is Caused by a Toxin Produced

Question

Which of these symptoms is caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum?
A)uncontrolled twitching
B)flaccid paralysis
C)spastic paralysis
D)meningitis
E)encephalitis

Accepted Answer

Flaccid paralysis is caused by the toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum. Uncontrolled twitching is a symptom of tetanus, spastic paralysis is a symptom of cerebral palsy, and both meningitis and encephalitis are inflammation of the brain and caused by infections or viruses.