Botulinum toxin, the deadliest toxin, causes botulism and can lead to paralysis and respiratory failure. It is 10 million times more lethal than cyanide and can enter the body through wounds or contaminated food. Botox, a purified version, is used for cosmetic purposes.
The deadliest toxin is botulinum toxin, a type of bacterium that causes botulism, a condition that can result in paralysis of the central nervous system and lead to respiratory failure. It is thought to be more than 10 million times more lethal than cyanide. Botulinum toxin can enter the body through open wounds or by consuming contaminated food. Purified versions of botulinum toxin, including the well-known brand name Botox®, are approved for cosmetic use and are often injected into people’s faces to smooth out wrinkles. It works because traces of the toxin cause a slight and temporary paralysis of the facial muscles that cause wrinkles.
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Botulinum toxin is estimated to be so deadly that it would take less than 4.4 pounds (2 kg) of it to kill everyone in the world.
Pufferfish contain tetrodotoxin, one of the most toxic poisons found in any animal. Japan, where this fish is sometimes eaten, typically has the highest puffer-related poisoning rate, up to 200 cases each year.
Injections of trace amounts of botulinum toxin are the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure.
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