Botulism Collection

Botulism bacteria. Light micrograph of botulism bacteria (Clostridium botulinum). These bacteria occur naturally in soil. They produce botulinum toxin

Coloured SEM of Clostridium botulinum
Food poisoning bacterium. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the Gram-positive anaerobic bacteria Clostridium botulinum, responsible for serious food poisoning in humans. C

Clostridium botulinum toxin fragment C013 / 7173
Clostridium botulinum toxin fragment, molecular model showing secondary structure. This binding domain fragment (BBHc), a hydrolase, is from botulinum neurotoxin type B

False-colour TEM of Clostridium botulinum

Clostridium bacteria
Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Clostridium botulinum bacteria, the cause of botulism food poisoning. The bacterium seen in longitudinal section at centre is in the process of

Clostridium botulinum bacteria with spores
Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, cause of botulism food poisoning in humans, in the process of sporulation (spore formation)

Clostridium botulinum bacteria, computer artwork. This Gram-positive rod-shaped bacteria causes the disease botulism, a type of food poisoning. The bacteria is found naturally in soil

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Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by the potent neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. In this image, a scanning electron microscope captures the distinct morphology of C. Botulinum bacteria, revealing their characteristic rod-shaped cells and spores. The toxin, shown here as a fragment labeled C013/7173, is a protein complex that disrupts the communication between nerves and muscles, leading to paralysis. A false-color transmission electron micrograph further illustrates the intracellular location of C. Botulinum bacteria within a host cell, emphasizing the invasive nature of this microbe. While they are be contracted through contaminated food or wounds, proper food handling and hygiene practices can prevent infection.