Answer true or false to the reason given in the following statement: Because botulism is caused by an endotoxin,antibiotic therapy is given to patients with the wound form.

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Botulism is not caused by an endotoxin but by a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Antibiotic therapy is not effective in treating botulism as it does not affect the neurotoxin already produced by the bacteria. Instead, treatment involves supportive measures and administration of antitoxin.

Answer True or False to the Reason Given in the Following