Botulism 101: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Treatment, And Prevention
Adult Intestinal Colonization Botulism

Adult intestinal colonization botulism is similar to infant botulism; however, the disease targets older children and adults with bowel disorders such as ulcerative colitis and other conditions where there is widespread disruption to gut bacteria, as well as those who have had intestinal bypass surgeries. It occurs when the bacteria is ingested and grows in the digestive tract. According to a study published in Oxford Academic, “patients of adult intestinal colonization botulism have some anatomical or functional bowel abnormality or are using antimicrobials, which may permit protection of normally fastidious Clostridia species.â€