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Explore the four types of botulism in this informative 14-minute video. Learn about food-borne botulism, infant botulism, wound botulism, and inhalation botulism. Discover how bacterial food poisoning occurs, the dangers of bacterial spores in honey, and the risks associated with anaerobic organisms in canned foods. Understand the mechanism of botulinum toxin (BOTOX) as a neurotoxin that inhibits nerve transmission, leading to flaccid paralysis, and its application in cosmetic procedures for wrinkle reduction. Gain valuable insights into this potentially life-threatening condition and its various manifestations.