Botulism is a

Type of food poisoning due to saprophytic bacterium

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The correct option is A Type of food poisoning due to saprophytic bacterium
Botulism is a serious disease caused by the botulinum toxin. It is a type of food poisoning. It causes paralysis. It results due to saprophytic bacterium, Clostridium botulinum. The bacteria produces toxin which first paralysis the face and progress to limbs.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Type of food poisoning due to saprophytic bacterium.'

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