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Botulism immune globulin (Injection)

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Introduction Botulism Immune Globulin Treats an infection called infant botulism in infants under 1 year of age. Botulism is a type of food poisoning caused by a bacteria that lives in soil and in contaminated food. The bacteria (toxin) gets into the body when a person eats infected food. - 0 Comments

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Illustrations Bacteria HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. The bacteria may enter the body through wounds, or they may live in improperly canned or preserved food. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Clostridium botulinum is found in soil and untreated water throughout the world. - 0 Comments

Infant botulism

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Infant botulism is a potentially life-threatening disease in which the bacteria Clostridium botulinum grows within the baby's gastrointestinal tract. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Clostridium botulinum is a spore-forming organism that is common in nature. The spores may be found in soil and certain foods (such as honey and some corn syrups). - 0 Comments

Food poisoning

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Illustrations Food poisoning Antibodies HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Food poisoning is the result of eating organisms or toxins in contaminated food. Most cases of food poisoning are from common bacteria such as Staphylococcus or E. coli. - 0 Comments

Food poisoning

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Food poisoning is the result of eating food contaminated with bacteria or other toxins. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps, and generally start 4 - 36 hours after eating contaminated food. While many cases are caused by bacteria, some cases can result from eating poisonous plants (some mushrooms, for instance) and animals (pufferfish). - 0 Comments

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Drooling

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Illustrations Drooling HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Drooling is saliva flowing outside the mouth. Alternative Names Salivation Considerations Drooling is generally caused by:

Problems keeping saliva in the mouth
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Too much saliva production

Some people with drooling problems are at increased risk of breathing saliva, food, or fluids into the lungs. This may cause harm if there is a problem with the body's normal reflexes (such as gagging and coughing). - 0 Comments

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