While Botox injections, which contain the botulinum toxin A, are
related to the toxins that cause botulism, technically, no one
receives “botulism” injections. Clostridium botulinum bacteria
produce neurotoxins, and when these neurotoxins are ingested,
they can result in a food poisoning condition that is known as
botulism. When the related toxin is injected, however, it is
known as a botulinum toxin A or Botox treatment. This type of
injection can erase crow’s-feet wrinkles at the outer corners of
the eyes or wrinkles between the eyes, thereby giving a more
youthful appearance. Unfortunately, the results of the
injections last only three to eight months. Some people wonder
whether the injection of botulinum toxin A is dangerous, since
it is so closely related to the botulism bacterium. The most
severe symptom of the food poisoning manifestation of botulism
is paralysis. If the chest muscles become paralyzed, for
example, the victim may become unable to breathe. Botox
injections work on a similar principle, w