Characteristics of the organism that causes this disease

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Assignment:

CASE SCENARIO: JULIAN'S DILEMMA

Julian, 18 years old, came for consult due to nausea & vomiting which occurred about six hours prior to admission. The patient also complained of feeling of weakness of his forehead muscles (he is unable to lift his eyebrows) and he noticed that his eyelids were starting to droop. On further interview, it was elicited that he ate canned corned beef the day before.

QUESTIONS:

What is the most probable etiologic agent that causes this person's manifestations?
Give three characteristics of the organism that causes this disease.
What is the virulence factor that causes the pathogenesis of this patient's condition? Explain the pathophysiology of the clinical manifestations.
How will this patient be treated?
How can this condition be prevented?

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