Clostridium botulinum bacteria taken under a color microscope.(Photo: Gizmodo.)
Botulinum is classified by the scientists as a group of toxins with strong activity, extremely fast duration. It destroys the central nervous system and causes high mortality.
In crystalline form, Botulinum is white. In solution, it is a colorless, odorless and tasteless liquid.
According to scientists, only 1 gram of Botulinum crystals, whether swallowed or inhaled, can kill about 1 million people. But so far, people have not been able to produce Botulinum crystals due to technical problems.
This toxin will be destroyed at temperatures above 80 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes but the stomach of bacteria has a heat-resistant protective cover, which can survive over high temperatures for a long time.
The causes of Botulinum poisoning are eating foods that are not properly stored, cooked well, such as canned food, contaminated food or raw vegetables.
It can also occur because bacteria enter from a small wound. After entering the bacteria, the bacteria will grow and produce toxins. This is often the case with people who have ever used drugs.
In addition, young children can be poisoned by eating spores in the soil when playing outdoors. After entering the body, spores will grow in the intestine and produce toxins.
Botulinum toxin can be tolerated through the stomach and respiratory tract. At the earliest after 2 hours or as late as 8 days after eating unsafe food, symptoms of poisoning will appear.
Poisoning no one except everyone, everyone of all ages has the ability. Non-communicable botulism, we can limit the possibility of disease by reducing risk factors.