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This Rare Bacterial Condition Can Cause Paralysis: Expert Explains Botulism
Clostridium botulinum is a spore-forming bacterium that can survive in harsh conditions. In its dormant form, it is generally harmless.
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Can Botox Cause Botulism? 5 Things You Must Consider Before Getting Cosmetic Injectables
Botox can lead to botulism and lead to serious symptoms that need medical treatment. Here is what you must consider before getting cosmetic injectables to be safe.
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Infant Botulism Cases On Rise In US With Recalled Formula Still On Shelves
The number of babies who have been hospitalised since earlier this year with suspected or confirmed botulism linked to a recall of the infant formula swelled to 31 on Wednesday, according to US health officials.
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Woman Dies Of Rare Disease After Eating Sardines In Popular French Town
A woman died in France from botulism after eating sardines at a restaurant last week and 12 other people were in treatment for the rare condition, health officials said Wednesday.
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Bacterial Disease Behind Mass Bird Deaths at Sambhar Lake: Report
Mass death of migratory birds at the Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan occurred due to avian botulism, a disease caused by a bacteria that affects nerves, a report of Bareilly's Indian Veterinary Research Institute said.
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Fonterra Milk Scare a False Alarm, Says New Zealand
A botulism scare that sparked global recalls of Fonterra milk products was a false alarm and there was never any danger to consumers, New Zealand officials said Wednesday after new tests.The crisis led to infant formula being taken off shelves from China...
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New Contamination Scare Hits New Zealand Dairy Industry
A new contamination scare hit New Zealand's multi-billion dollar dairy industry on Monday after it was revealed a milk product with excessive nitrate levels had been exported to China.Both New Zealand's Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) and the company...
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New Zealand PM to Make Milk Scare Apology in China
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said Tuesday he will visit Beijing later this year to personally apologise to Chinese consumers over the Fonterra milk botulism scare.China's baby formula market is worth around NZ$3.0 billion ($2.4 billion) a year...
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New Zealand Dairy Giant Faces New Milk Scare in Sri Lanka
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra, already under pressure over a global botulism scare, is facing fresh trouble over milk powder in Sri Lanka allegedly mixed with a farm chemical.The company said Saturday it had completed a recall of two batches of milk...
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New Zealand dairy giant issues global botulism alert
New Zealand warned international health authorities Saturday of exported dairy products, including infant formula, containing a bacteria that could lead to botulism -- a potentially fatal illness.
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Toxin helps children with cerebral palsy
A toxin that can cause fatal food poisoning can also help some children with cerebral palsy to walk. Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders resulting from brain damage that occurs before, during or shortly after birth. It is characterised by loss of movement and nerve functions. Those affected by it have problems in mobility (crawling, creeping, ...
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Possibility of biological warfare after US attacks
There is a real threat of increased biological and chemical warfare after the attack on the World Trade Centre in New York on September 11, warns the World Health Organisation (WHO). In a recent address to public health officials, the head of the WHO warned governments to prepare for the eventuality of biological warfare in case the terrorist atta...
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This Rare Bacterial Condition Can Cause Paralysis: Expert Explains Botulism
Clostridium botulinum is a spore-forming bacterium that can survive in harsh conditions. In its dormant form, it is generally harmless.
-
Can Botox Cause Botulism? 5 Things You Must Consider Before Getting Cosmetic Injectables
Botox can lead to botulism and lead to serious symptoms that need medical treatment. Here is what you must consider before getting cosmetic injectables to be safe.
-
Infant Botulism Cases On Rise In US With Recalled Formula Still On Shelves
The number of babies who have been hospitalised since earlier this year with suspected or confirmed botulism linked to a recall of the infant formula swelled to 31 on Wednesday, according to US health officials.
-
Woman Dies Of Rare Disease After Eating Sardines In Popular French Town
A woman died in France from botulism after eating sardines at a restaurant last week and 12 other people were in treatment for the rare condition, health officials said Wednesday.
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Bacterial Disease Behind Mass Bird Deaths at Sambhar Lake: Report
Mass death of migratory birds at the Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan occurred due to avian botulism, a disease caused by a bacteria that affects nerves, a report of Bareilly's Indian Veterinary Research Institute said.
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Fonterra Milk Scare a False Alarm, Says New Zealand
A botulism scare that sparked global recalls of Fonterra milk products was a false alarm and there was never any danger to consumers, New Zealand officials said Wednesday after new tests.The crisis led to infant formula being taken off shelves from China...
-
New Contamination Scare Hits New Zealand Dairy Industry
A new contamination scare hit New Zealand's multi-billion dollar dairy industry on Monday after it was revealed a milk product with excessive nitrate levels had been exported to China.Both New Zealand's Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) and the company...
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New Zealand PM to Make Milk Scare Apology in China
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said Tuesday he will visit Beijing later this year to personally apologise to Chinese consumers over the Fonterra milk botulism scare.China's baby formula market is worth around NZ$3.0 billion ($2.4 billion) a year...
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New Zealand Dairy Giant Faces New Milk Scare in Sri Lanka
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra, already under pressure over a global botulism scare, is facing fresh trouble over milk powder in Sri Lanka allegedly mixed with a farm chemical.The company said Saturday it had completed a recall of two batches of milk...
-
New Zealand dairy giant issues global botulism alert
New Zealand warned international health authorities Saturday of exported dairy products, including infant formula, containing a bacteria that could lead to botulism -- a potentially fatal illness.
-
Toxin helps children with cerebral palsy
A toxin that can cause fatal food poisoning can also help some children with cerebral palsy to walk. Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders resulting from brain damage that occurs before, during or shortly after birth. It is characterised by loss of movement and nerve functions. Those affected by it have problems in mobility (crawling, creeping, ...
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Possibility of biological warfare after US attacks
There is a real threat of increased biological and chemical warfare after the attack on the World Trade Centre in New York on September 11, warns the World Health Organisation (WHO). In a recent address to public health officials, the head of the WHO warned governments to prepare for the eventuality of biological warfare in case the terrorist atta...
