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This Won't Hurt a Bit

9 - BOTULISM

On this episode of This Won’t Hurt a Bit we talk about botulinum toxin. It seems to be everywhere: in your dirt, in your honey, in your celebrities. But how can you stay safe from this deadly poison? And if you get it, can you be saved? Also, Mel teaches us why babies are especially at risk, Jess teaches us why movie stars aren’t just like us, and Dave…

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  1. Who Discovered Botox at 0:44

    Doctor Alan B. Scott was the first one to discover the effects of Botulinum toxin (BTX) on muscles. Full answer

  2. Is Botulinum Toxin Dangerous at 2:51

    Extremely dangerous. Full answer

  3. When Did We Start Using Botox for Skin Wrinkle Care at 4:14

    Dr. Krauser and her husband decided to harness the power of botulism toxin for cosmetic purposes. Full answer

  4. Has Anybody Ever Gotten Sick or Overdosed From Using Botox at 5:50

    It is pretty safe but there have been reports of bad things happening, usually while someone did something sketchy. Full answer

  5. Do We Know the Long Term Effects of Botox at 6:49

    There are lot of medical uses where Botox has been used but since it's only been around since mid-90s, we do not yet know its long-term effects or its full… Full answer

  6. What Is Botox Actually Doing to Your Body at 8:02

    People are paying lots of money for botulism, what does it do? Botox is a neurotoxin and it acts on neuromuscular junctions. Full answer

  7. What Are the Symptoms of Getting Botulism Naturally at 9:59

    In case of food-based botulism, it feels just like food poisoning. Full answer

  8. What Is Infant Botulism at 11:46

    When babies ingest a spore with a bacteria in it, this bacteria starts to grow and replicate, and in process it then secretes botulism toxin. Full answer

  9. Why Are Babies More Prone to Bacteria Growth in Their Stomachs at 11:53

    Babies have less bacteria in them and have less acidic stomach, which when combined provides less competition for the new bacteria to inhabit and replicate. Full answer

  10. What Is Wound Botulism at 13:49

    Where does botulism naturally live? Anything that is anaerobic. Druggies put a needle under their skin and with it they inject a bacteria right under the skin. Full answer

  11. Can Terrorist Use Botulinum Toxin to Make a Weapon at 14:52

    Theoretically if you could make a form that can be aerosolized this could be turned into a bio weapon, but it has never be done (to our knowledge) as it is… Full answer

  12. Can You Hurt People With Bacteria in Canned Food at 18:56

    Spores love low oxygen, high temperature, and low acidity. A lot of conditions for canning food are also conditions in which spores would love to germinate. Full answer

  13. What Do You Do for Somebody With Botulism at 22:54

    The time it takes to get rid of the botulism toxin depends on the amount and method it was acquired. Full answer

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