Botulism -- United Kingdom
A drug user is receiving treatment for suspected botulism in Aberdeen [Scotland]. NHS [National Health Service] Grampian's Health Protection Team is investigating the case, which involved a person injecting drugs. Spores of the botulism bacillus can sometimes contaminate heroin. If injected, it can grow and cause wound infections. The bacterium produces a toxin, which causes a block of nerve transmission resulting in muscular paralysis. NHS Grampian said botulism cases were
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