botulinum bacteria or the toxin produced by the bacteria.
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Depending on which type of botulism you have, this may be found in a sample of: your blood your faeces (stools) the contents of your stomach (for food-borne botulism) pus
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[…] sample of cerebrospinal fluid (the fluid that surrounds and protects your spine) Confirmation To confirm a diagnosis of botulism, tests will be carried out to detect the Clostridium
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