Multiple choice

Botulism is due to contamination of:

  1. E.coli

  2. Pseudomonas

  3. Salmonella

  4. Clostridium

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Botulism is a serious illness caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. E. coli causes food poisoning, Pseudomonas causes various infections, and Salmonella causes typhoid and food poisoning, but none produce the neurotoxin that causes botulism.