Multiple choice

A man ate stale food and got food poisoning. The condition turned severe and he got paralysed. What is this severe condition called in medical terms?

  1. Botulism

  2. Tuberculosis

  3. Encephalitis

  4. Hepatitis

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Explanation

Botulism is a severe form of food poisoning caused by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. The toxin produced by these bacteria can cause paralysis by blocking nerve function. This matches the description of severe food poisoning leading to paralysis. Tuberculosis, encephalitis, and hepatitis don't typically result from eating stale food or present with this specific progression to paralysis.