Microbial toxins

Ashley Beach February 10, 2015 Communications 111 Informative Speech Medical Use of Botox I. Introduction A. Throughout the history of perfecting modern medicine, there have been many medical breakthroughs that have changed the perception of medical treatment. B. Medline Plus describes botox or botulinum toxin as a type of drug created by clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that blocks nerve communication between muscles, causing the muscles to paralyze and not contract. C. There are many misconceptions about the idea of botox and its effectiveness. Cosmetically, botox has been known to have a negative outlook for people who use it as an anti-­‐aging remedy to decrease wrinkles. D. In my speech, I will explain the misconceptions of botox and…

Banish Your Crow's Feet Wrinkles With Botox Injections One of the first places you may notice facial wrinkles is around your eyes. Crow's feet appear on the outside of the eyes because the skin is constantly folding when the muscles in that area contract when you squint, laugh, or smile. Crow's feet can develop at a fairly young age and they tend to get worse over time. Botox can reduce the appearance of these wrinkles and make you happier with your appearance. Here's how it can help. Botox…

Botulinum toxin (Botox) is obtained from an organism called ‘Clostridium botulinum’. It is found in inactive form in the residues of coastal, streams, lakes, untreated waters and also in the natural environments like cultivated soils and forests. - The bacterium is found in many organs of animals and humans including the intestinal tract of fishes and also in the gills of the crabs and other fishes. It becomes a problem when the spores transform themselves into vegetative cells and the…

What Exactly Is Botox? Botox is a type of prescription medication that is injected into the facial muscles in order to reduce wrinkles. Botox often has dramatic effects. In fact, it can take years off of a person's appearance. Botox is approved for patients between the ages of 18 and 65. Botox has been approved for cosmetic use in over 78 countries. It is estimated that 10.9 million people in the United States have received Botox ever since it was first approved. Are There Any Side Effects?…

In New York, Botox reigns supreme as the most utilized non-surgical cosmetic procedure. The drug is becoming increasingly popular with New York women between the ages of 30 and 45 as both a way to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and also to prevent them. If you're thinking about purchasing Botox injections and live in New York, keep reading for a broad overview of the Botox process and procedure. How does Botox work? Essentially, Botox is a poison, also known as Botulinum…

depends on the presence of these three virulence factors. Virulent forms are almost always encapsulated, serum resistant, and possessing the ability to acquire iron from iron-saturated transferrin, while avirulent variants lack these characteristics [29]. After the organism has entered the host and evaded host defenses, the organism replicates and produces toxins. These toxins as well as the organism’s pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) are known as the damage-causing virulence…

To time-travel back a decade and disclose that coffee is traded in the form of individual packets alike its complementary cream or sugar would result in a roar of laughter. Nevertheless, the ability to elude the act of rinsing and preparing of coffee capsules has generated the premium level of convenience for consumers, bestowing coffee companies with tremendous success. In fact, the coffee capsule market has unimaginably expanded to the extent where environmental concerns regarding the…

In the 2001 nonfiction book Fast Food Nation, Eric Schlosser unmasks the reality behind fast food industries by pointing out some of the consequences such as the change it has caused to several cities, deathly illnesses, and the gap between the rich and the poor; his purpose is to convince people to make the right decisions on their own (276). In chapter nine, Schlosser illustrates how some of the deadly diseases such as E. coli 0157:H7, foodborne pathogens, microbes, and Salmonella are spread…

For many years, women have been trying to beat Father Time with botox and other minimally invasive facial procedures. It seems that now Botox, or Brotox as many men call it, is catching on with the guys. Simon Cowell is very open about his use of Botox and how it has eased the lines and wrinkles on his face, though most men are rather secretive about it. However, that will probably change in the near future, as the use of botox for men continues to climb rapidly. Botox for men on the rise The…

Bacillus anthracis i. Bacillus anthracis is able to defend itself against phagocytosis because of its outer shell made out of poly-D-glutamic acid. This shell allows the bacteria to go through the body since the immune system does not register it as a harmful substance and protects the inner components of the bacteria (Mogridge 2007). ii. Anthrax toxin contains the protective antigen, edema factor, and the lethal factor. This combination allows the toxin to effectively attach and invade…