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The-fire-guy t1_j6f0qk5 wrote

Reply to comment by AquaSlothNC in Why can an adult’s GI tract expel C. botulinum spores while an infant can’t? by curiousnboredd

Just to clarify, I wasn't trying to be snippy, I appreciate the information either way. But are you using "sporulate" here to mean "becoming active"? Isn't it the other way around?

If not, how is the bacterium going dormant an issue if it has already entered the body?

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AquaSlothNC t1_j6f4sms wrote

No not at all! I appreciate the catch and you're totally right. I used the wrong term and had meant germination, not sporulation. Its been awhile since i've had to think about this lifecycle. Sorry about that! I've corrected my previous posts and used 'germinate' where applicable.

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