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Botulism is a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The toxin affects the nervous system of the patient, causing paralysis. In the United States, approximately 145 cases of botulism are reported every year. Additionally, the toxin is used in popular plastic surgery procedures to reduce aging lines.
