1 Heat rash is the generic group name for a number of skin problems that arise or worsen because of heat exposure or overheating. 2  Common names for heat rash include prickly heat or miliaria. 3  Heat rash is caused by exposure to a hot environment. 4  Symptoms of heat rash are the appearance of a rash and itching.
Botulism is a serious, potentially fatal illness caused by a type of poison. The poison â known as botulinum toxin â is produced by a kind of bacteria. Botulinum toxin is the strongest poison known to science. Botulism is always considered a medical emergency. It can cause death by paralyzing the muscles people use to breathe. However, over the past 50 years, with better care, the death rate for people with botulism has dropped from 50 percent to eight percent.
Botulism, also known as botulinus intoxication is a serious illness that causes paralysis, caused by the botulinum toxin. The toxin is caused by Clostridium botulinum, a type of bacterium.There are four ways in which the toxin can enter the human body: All types of botulism eventually lead to paralysis, which generally starts with the face muscles and then spreads to the limbs.he toxin is caused by Clostridium botulinum, a type of bacterium. There are four ways in which the toxin can enter the human body: All types of botulism eventually lead to paralysis, which generally starts with the face muscles and then spreads to the limbs.