All of the Following Are True Statements Concerning Botulism EXCEPT

question 27

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true statements concerning botulism EXCEPT:

• A) It is not usually a true infection.
• B) Antimicrobial drugs are used in the treatment of all forms of botulism.
• C) Death occurs from paralysis of the diaphragm.
• D) Transmission can be prevented by destruction of Clostridium endospores.
• E) Botulism toxin is the deadliest toxin known.

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