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Transmission and sporulation

The exact mechanism behind sporulation of C. botulinum is not known. Different strains of C. botulinum can be divided into three different groups, group I, II, and III, based on environmental conditions like heat resistance, temperature, and biome. Within each group, different strains will use different strategies to adapt to their environment to survive. Unlike other clostridial species, C. botulinum spores will sporulate as it enters the stationary phase. C. botulinum relies on quorum-sensing to initiate the sporulation process. C. botulinum spores are not found in human feces unless the individual has contracted botulism, but C. botulinum cannot spread from person to person.