Definition for Botulism
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Botulism, also known as botulinus intoxication, is a rare but sometimes fatal paralytic illness caused by botulinum toxin which is a protein produced under anaerobic conditions by the bacterium ''Clostridium botulinum, and affecting a wide range of mammals, birds and fish.