The classic presentation is then a symmetrical, descending motor paralysis in an awake patient who has no sensory deficits. Food-borne botulism usually presents within 3 days of ingestion. [disastermedicine.wordpress.com]

Recognition of the clinical presentation characterized by bulbar palsies and descending paralysis in the absence of sensory or central nervous systems symptoms is key to making an early diagnosis. [ohsu.pure.elsevier.com]

Infant botulism presents along a wide spectrum, from mild disease which may be transient to severe life threatening respiratory insufficiency at presentation or with progression. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Case presentation A 38-year-old male presents to the Emergency Department with nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain in the setting of blurred vision and difficulty swallowing over the last 12 hours. [calpoison.org]

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  Keywords Botulinum Toxin Minute Volume Clostridium Botulinum Mouth Breathing Aerosol Challenge These keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. [link.springer.com]

Studies on the prophylaxis and treatment of botulism. In: Eaker D, Wadstrom T, eds. Natural Toxins. Oxford: Pergamon Press, 1980. Google Scholar 6. Metzger JF, Lewis GE Jr. Human-derived immune globulins for the treatment of botulism. [link.springer.com]

Affected people recovered within 2 weeks after antitoxin treatment. [health.nsw.gov.au]

Data regarding maternal treatment with botulinum antitoxin are very limited but have not shown evidence of fetal harm, and where clinically indicated treatment with the antidote should not be withheld on account of pregnancy. [medicinesinpregnancy.org]

Botox treatments employ the purified and heavily diluted botulinum neurotoxin type A. [who.int]

While there are laboratories that can test for the various toxin serotypes, the testing can take time and delay life-saving treatment so it is generally not advised to wait for results prior to treatment. [calpoison.org]

The prognosis is excellent for infants who received the human derived antitoxin. [physio-pedia.com]

Prognosis In general, with prompt diagnosis and appropriate management, the outcome of infant botulism is excellent. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Prognosis Recovery from botulism is often prolonged and may require extensive rehabilitation. Ventilatory muscle recovery invariably occurs but it is slow and variable. [academic.oup.com]

ETIOLOGY AND PATHOGENESIS Seven serologically distinct confirmed serotypes of botulinum toxin (A through G) have been confirmed. [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]

[…] health care setting Recently, iatrogenic botulism has been reported due to botulinum toxin for cosmetic or therapeutic purposes ( Clin Neuropharmacol 2012;35:254, Clin Neuropharmacol 2010;33:158, Clin Neuropharmacol 2007;30:310, JAMA 2006;296:2476 ) Etiology [pathologyoutlines.com]

Etiology/Causes Clostridium botulinum [1] A gram-positive bacteria that produces spores anaerobically. This bacteria is found globally in soil and aquatic sediments. [8] Produces 7 immunologically distinct toxins designated by letters A-G. [physio-pedia.com]

Definition / general Botulism is a disease caused by botulinum toxin ("botox"), a potent neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum or closely related microorganisms such as C. baratii or C. butyricum Epidemiology Botulism is uncommon in the developed [pathologyoutlines.com]

Epidemiology of Infectious Disease: Botulism Causal agent Botulism is caused by a neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum 1. There are 7 neurotoxins (A-G); only types A, B, E and F cause illness in humans. [healthknowledge.org.uk]

National Surveillance Team – Enteric Diseases Epidemiology Branch. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/nationalsurveillance/botulism-surveillance.html Updated May 12, 2017. Accessed January 25, 2018. [rarediseases.org]

The chapter discusses epidemiology of foodborne botulism. The defining feature of botulinogenic clostridia is that they produce botulinal neurotoxin. [asmscience.org]

Comparative study of five different techniques for epidemiological typing of Escherichia coli O157. Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 32, 165-176. ‎ [books.google.it]

Pathophysiology C botulinum is readily found in the soil and fresh- and salt-water environments. The toxin and spores are released as cells lyse. The spores can withstand heat up to 120 o C, the toxin lyses at temperatures of 85 o C. [disastermedicine.wordpress.com]

Pathophysiology The anaerobic bacteria, Clostridium botulinum, produces all seven serotypes of the botulinum neurotoxin (A through G). There are other Clostridium species that produce some of the toxin types as well. [calpoison.org]

Pathophysiology Infant botulism differs from adult forms of the disease in that active colonization of the gastrointestinal tract by viable organisms leads to disease, rather than ingestion or exposure to pre-formed toxins. [clinicaladvisor.com]

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Prevention Prevention of foodborne botulism is based on good practice in food preparation particularly during heating/sterilization and hygiene. [who.int]

Preventing foodborne botulism cases involves following safe food handling practices. It is also important to know how to prevent it. [softschools.com]