wound botulism

Term ID

DOID:0050353

Synonyms

Definition

A botulism that involves intoxication caused by botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTA, B, E and F), has_material_basis_in Clostridium botulinum A, has_material_basis_in Clostridium botulinum B, has_material_basis_in Clostridium botulinum E and has_material_basis_in Clostridium botulinum F, which are transmitted by contact of spores with the open wounds, which then reproduce in an anaerobic environment to produce toxins. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs270/en/

References

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:0050353 )