A young man died after eating broccoli, know how botulism can be fatal?

News Topical, Digital Desk : We all make broccoli a part of our diet. It is considered very beneficial for our health. It is also called superfood. But recently a case has come to light where a 52-year-old man from Italy died after eating broccoli sandwich. At the same time, 9 people have been admitted to the hospital in critical condition.

According to the report, the person who died was 52-year-old musician Luigi Di Sarno. It is being linked to a dangerous disease called Botulism in Italy. This incident is being reported from Calabria region of Italy. Now you must be wondering what disease is Botulism? So in this article, we are going to give you detailed information about Botulism disease. Along with this, we will also talk about its symptoms and causes. Let's know in detail -

What is botulism?

According to the Cleveland Clinic, botulism is a rare but serious disease. It is caused by a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum, which produces a toxin and this poison seriously damages the nerves of our body. If not treated on time, it can be fatal.

How many types of botulism are there?

• Foodborne botulism – This occurs by eating contaminated food.
• Wound botulism –  Bacteria  enter a wound and produce toxins.
• Infant botulism – This disease occurs in children under one year of age when they come into contact with food that contains spores of the bacteria.

Also know the symptoms of botulism

Let us tell you that the symptoms depend on how the poison has entered the body. The symptoms of foodborne botulism can appear within a few hours to 2 weeks-

•  Pain in the stomach
• blurred or double vision
• dilation of the pupils of the eyes
• Dizziness
• drooping of the eyelids
• Dry throat
• Nausea or vomiting
• Abdominal distension
• Difficulty swallowing or speaking
• Difficulty breathing
• Constipation problem
• Lowering of blood pressure
• Urine retention

What are the reasons?

• Spores of Clostridium botulinum are found in soil.
• Less oxygen, less acid, less salt-sugar, undercooked or improperly stored food give bacteria a chance to grow and produce poison.
• Home-made canned foods, food packed or stored incorrectly can also spread this disease.
• Wound botulism can occur from injection drug use, severe wounds, dental work, or gunshot wounds.

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