A child is brought into the emergency room with breathing difficulties.He also has difficulty swallowing and speaking.The mother mentions that he ate some home-canned beans yesterday.You suspect microbiological food poisoning.The most likely toxin is

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Botulinum toxin is produced by Clostridium botulinum, which can be found in improperly canned foods. It causes symptoms such as difficulty breathing, swallowing, and speaking due to its neurotoxic effects.

A Child Is Brought into the Emergency Room with Breathing