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Botulism

Botulism is a rare and potentially fatal illness caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The disease begins with weakness, blurred vision, feeling tired, and trouble speaking. 

Botulism can be fatal and requires emergency medical care. It can occur in infants, be spread in food or infect a wound.
Symptoms include difficulty swallowing or speaking, facial weakness and paralysis.
Treatments are an antitoxin injection and breathing assistance.