- Chapter 41 Post test Flashcards | Quizlet
Which toxin has the additional concern of being spread from human to human, unlike most toxins? A nuclear device has exploded in the center of a city You would LEAST expect which type of harm in the immediate aftermath of this event? inhalation
- Which toxin has the additional concern of being spread from . . .
The toxin that has the **additional concern **of being spread from human to human, unlike most toxins, is the botulinum toxin This toxin is produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum It causes a condition called botulism, which can be transmitted through food or wound contamination
- Mycotoxins - World Health Organization (WHO)
Several hundred different mycotoxins have been identified, but the most commonly observed mycotoxins that present a concern to human health and livestock include aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, patulin, fumonisins, zearalenone and nivalenol deoxynivalenol
- Anthrax Edema and Lethal Toxins Differentially Target Human . . .
We found that edema toxin inhibits Bacillus anthracis spore internalization by lung phagocytes, while lethal toxin inhibits internalization by human leukocytes
- Other biologic toxin bioweapons: ricin, staphylococcal . . .
With the exception of the last characteristic, the biologic toxins (ricin, staphylococcal enterotoxin B, T-2 mycotoxin, and botulinum) possess all the properties mentioned
- Toxin | Description, Types, Sources | Britannica
Besides the poisons produced by such microorganisms as bacteria, dinoflagellates, and algae, there are toxins from fungi (mycotoxins), higher plants (phytotoxins), and animals (zootoxins)
- Bacterial Toxins: Types, Mechanisms, and Their Role in Disease
In this blog post, we’ll explore the different types of bacterial toxins, their mechanisms of action, real-world examples, their impact on human health, and current strategies used to neutralize their effects
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