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Clostridium botulinum type C
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Definition
: Subtype of CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM that produces botulinum toxin type C which is neurotoxic to ANIMALS, especially CATTLE, but not humans. It causes dissociation of ACTIN FILAMENTS.
infection: coordinate IM with BOTULISM (IM)
Other names
Clostridium botulinum C