Botulinum Toxin — MCQs

Differential diagnosis of Botulism are all except -

A 34-year-old woman is seen in the emergency department. About 5 hours previously, she began to have nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. She then developed double vision, which prompted her to ask her husband to bring her to the emergency department. When she is asked to go into the examining room, she stumbles. When she tries to answer questions, her voice sounds odd and she seems to mumble. Physical examination demonstrates a dry mouth, drooping eyelids, markedly diminished pupillary light reflex, a flaccid facial expression, and difficulty in opening her mouth. Within an hour, her condition has markedly deteriorated. She can no longer stand and is intubated because of difficulty breathing. Which of the following microbial species is MOST likely to have caused her condition?

Botulinum toxin acts on

Exocytic release of acetylcholine is blocked by

Botulinum toxin is used in -

All of the following statements are true about Frey's Syndrome except

What is the most common cause of Frey's syndrome?

Which of the following bacteria is classified as facultative anaerobe?

All of the following statements about Glanders are false except?

Which is the most important and potential agent that can be used in bioterrorism?