Actuarial Tables. Section 7520 of the Internal Revenue Code requires the use of a set of actuarial tables for valuing annuities, life estates, remainders, and reversions, for all purposes under Title 26 except for certain purposes stated in the statute or provided by regulation.
Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic disease caused by a bacterial toxin usually produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. There are four generally recognized naturally-occurring types; foodborne, wound, infant, and, rarely, adult intestinal colonization. Iatrogenic and inhalational botulism may also occur.
Definition. Botulism is a rare but serious condition caused by toxins from bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. Three common forms of botulism are: 1  Foodborne botulism.2  The harmful bacteria thrive and produce the toxin in environments with little oxygen, such as in canned food.3  Wound botulism. 4  If these bacteria get into a cut, they can cause a dangerous infection that produces the toxin.5  Infant botulism.efinition. Botulism is a rare but serious condition caused by toxins from bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. Three common forms of botulism are: 1  Foodborne botulism.