Botulism
Definition
Incidence
Symptoms
food borne botulism
infant botulism
wound botulism
Evaluation
Treatment
questions for doctor
specialist
Warning Signs
Prevention
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
Types
food borne botulism
infant botulism
unknown source
wound botulism
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Botulism Outlook
What to expect with botulism:
The mortality rate for food-borne and wound botulism is about 25%.
The mortality from infant botulism is less than 1%.
Botulism requires an extended period of time for full recovery.
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Botulism Complications
Related Topics:
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Weakness or fatigue
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Change in vision:
Difficulty speaking
Dry mouth
Fatigue
Generalized weakness
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Last Updated: Feb 29, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Botulism References:
Cherington M. Botulism: update and review. Semin Neurol. 2004 Jun;24(2):155-63.
Hatheway CL: Botulism: the present status of the disease. Curr Top Microbiol Immunol 1995; 195: 55-75.
Robinson RF, Nahata MC. Management of botulism. Ann Pharmacother. 2003 Jan;37(1):127-31.
Shapiro RL, Hatheway C, Swerdlow DL: Botulism in the United States: a clinical and epidemiologic review. Ann Intern Med 1998 Aug 1; 129(3): 221-8.
