Botulism is caused by a proteinaceous exotoxin; therefore it can easily be prevented by

a. Boiling food prior to consumption.
b. Administering antibiotics to patients.
c. Not eating canned food.
d. Preventing fecal contamination of food.
e. Filtering food.


Ans: a. Boiling food prior to consumption.

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