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Sonbull [250]
3 years ago
12

Is caused by a bacterial infection. bacterial toxin prevents the fusion of vesicles to the membrane, stopping neurotransmitter r

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Biology
2 answers:
Inessa [10]3 years ago
7 0

Answer: Botulism (Clostridium botulinum)

Botulism is caused by a bacterial infection specifically <span>Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic, gram-positive spore forming rod, whose spores survive in soil and water.  This toxin acts by blocking nerve function by inhibiting release of acetylcholine neurotransmitter that results to muscular rigidity and spasms of respiratory, laryngeal, and abdominal muscles, which may cause respiratory failure. </span>

Alex777 [14]3 years ago
3 0

Neurotransmitters are synthesized from abundant and simple precursors, such as amino acids, which are available from diets and which only require a small amount of biosynthetic steps to convert.

<h2>Further explanation </h2>

Bacterial infection is a health problem caused by bacteria and can attack all organs of the body. Fever, cough, to signs of inflammation, such as pain, are some of the symptoms that can be experienced by sufferers of this condition. Transmission of bacteria can occur in various ways, it can be directly such as the spitting of infected people's saliva inhaled, through food, or the bite of a contaminated animal.

Some diseases caused by bacterial infections include:

  • Anthrax, which is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis.
  • Lyme disease, which is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi.
  • Q fever, which is caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii.
  • Rheumatic fever, which is caused by Streptococcus type A bacteria.
  • Tuberculosis, which is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Transmission of bacteria can occur in different ways. Among others are:

  • Directly. Transmission of bacteria can occur when an infected person sneezes, coughs, kisses, or has sex.
  • Indirectly. Bacteria can be left on surrounding objects, such as towels, tables, to door handles.
  • Through animal bites. For example in Lyme disease, which is transmitted by tick bites.

The risk of bacterial infection can increase if a person has a weak immune system, such as:

  • In the middle of using corticosteroid drugs.
  • Suffered from HIV / AIDS.
  • Having cancer that interferes with the immune system.

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Subject: Biology

Keywords: infection, bacteria, neurotransmitters

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