All of the Following Pertain to Infant Botulism, Except

question 71

Multiple Choice

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.

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