Microbiology Bacteria d036d499 Botulism causes: A Descending flaccid paralysis B Descending spastic paralysis C Ascending paralysis D Ascending spastic paralysis High-Yield Explanation Ans. is 'a' i.e., Descending flaccid paralysis (Ref: Harrison, 18th/e, 1201)* Botulism causes acute descending paralysis of flaccid type (Areflexia).