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.
In addition, these toxins are a concern in bioterrorism. Last Updated: June 2010 Importance Botulism is caused by botulinum toxins, neurotoxins produced by Clostridium botulinum and a few other species of Clostridium. By binding to nerve endings, these toxins cause progressive flaccid paralysis in humans and animals.otulism Last Updated: June 2010 Â© 2010 page 2 of 11 Group III C. botulinum strains, which produce toxins C or D, are usually associated with botulism in animals. Group IV C. botulinum produces the type G toxin and has been reclassified as the new species Clostridium argentinense.