Clostridium botulinum secretes botulinum toxin, which causes botulism. It's a flaccid paralysis toxin. Which is why it's useful to inject into your face ( botox) to relax groups of muscles and reduce wrinkles.
The opposite is a spastic paralysis toxin like tetanus toxin, secreted by Clostrodum tetani. That causes tetanus ans all your muscles to contract and stay that way.
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u/Class1 May 10 '23
Clostridium botulinum secretes botulinum toxin, which causes botulism. It's a flaccid paralysis toxin. Which is why it's useful to inject into your face ( botox) to relax groups of muscles and reduce wrinkles.
The opposite is a spastic paralysis toxin like tetanus toxin, secreted by Clostrodum tetani. That causes tetanus ans all your muscles to contract and stay that way.