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World Service,23 Oct 2002,23 mins

Natural Born Killers - botulism

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Botulinic toxin is one of the most powerful known toxins.Only about one microgram is lethal to humans. It acts by blocking nerve function and leads to respiratory and musculoskeletal paralysis.

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