Describe the causative microbial agent of botulism?

First topic questions

Why was the doctor interested in Grandma's canned veggies?

What is the mechanism of action of botulinum toxin?

What is the treatment for botulism?

Can botulinum toxin be a used as a drug? How and Why?

second topic questions

Describe the likely causative microbial agent and how it causes the disease presentation.

What is the route of infection? Is it contagious? If so, how can it be spread?

What is the treatment regimen for this disease?