All of the Following Pertain to Infant Botulism, Except

Question

All of the following pertain to infant botulism, except
A)symptoms include "floppy baby" appearance.
B)neurotoxin is not involved in the disease process.
C)ingested spores can germinate in the immature intestines of the neonate.
D)symptoms include flaccid paralysis and respiratory complications.
E)it is the most common type of botulism in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Neurotoxin is actually the main culprit in causing infant botulism. The ingested spores of Clostridium botulinum release the toxin in the infant's intestines, leading to the characteristic symptoms of flaccid paralysis and respiratory complications. Infant botulism is the most common type of botulism in the US and is characterized by a "floppy baby" appearance.