What Is Botulism?
Medicine / Germs, Viruses, Microbes
Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. There are three main kinds of botulism. Foodborne botulism is caused b continue reading this fact
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What is Herd Immunity?
Medicine / Disease
No vaccine is 100% effective and usually does not work in 5% of those immunized. In addition, another 5% lose immunity after time. That means that, even after you are immunized, you could contract the continue reading this fact
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When and Why is Blood Typing Done?
Medicine / Human Body
Fans of the popular television show ER know how important blood type is in an emergency. 'Start the O-neg,' shouts Doctor Green, and the team swings into action. Green calls for type O, Rh-negative bl continue reading this fact
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