Which of These Symptoms Is Caused by a Toxin Produced

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of these symptoms is caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum?

• A)uncontrolled twitching
• B)flaccid paralysis
• C)spastic paralysis
• D)meningitis
• E)encephalitis

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