Botulism - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 12, 2022 · Botulism is a rare but serious condition caused by a toxin that attacks the body's nerves. Botulism may cause life-threatening symptoms. A type of bacteria called Clostridium botulinum produces the toxin. Botulism can occur as the result of food or wound contamination.
Botulism | Botulism | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WEBBotulism is a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body’s nerves. Symptoms of botulism usually start with weakness of the muscles that control the eyes, face, mouth, and throat. This weakness may spread to the neck, arms, torso, and legs.
About Botulism | Botulism | CDC
WEBJun 1, 2017 · Botulism (“BOT-choo-liz-um”) is a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body’s nerves and causes difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis, and even death. This toxin is made by Clostridium botulinum and sometimes Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium baratii bacteria.
Botulism: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis - Healthline
WEBSep 29, 2018 · Botulism (or botulism poisoning) is a rare but very serious illness that transmits through food, contact with contaminated soil, or through an open wound. Without early treatment,...
Symptoms | Botulism | CDC
WEBBotulism symptoms include vision problems, slurred speech and muscle weakness. Babies are lethargic and constipated. If botulism is suspected seek medical help immediately.
Botulism - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBSep 25, 2023 · Key facts. Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that produces dangerous toxins (botulinum toxins) under low-oxygen conditions. Botulinum toxins are one of the most lethal substances known. Botulinum toxins block nerve functions and can lead to respiratory and muscular paralysis.
Botulism - Wikipedia
WEBBotulism is a rare and potentially fatal illness caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The disease begins with weakness, blurred vision, feeling tired, and trouble speaking. This may then be followed by weakness of …
Botulism - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 12, 2022 · Diagnosis. To diagnose botulism, your health care provider checks you for muscle weakness or paralysis. Your provider looks for symptoms such as drooping eyelids and a weak voice. Your provider asks about foods you've eaten in the past few days. They try to find out if you were exposed to any bacteria through a wound.
Botulism: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments - Cleveland Clinic
WEBBotulism is a rare but serious illness that attacks your body’s nervous system. Types of botulism include foodborne, infant and wound botulism. Botulism is usually caused by a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. Symptoms include muscle weakness and paralysis. Treatment typically includes antitoxin to prevent the toxin from causing more damage.
Botulism - Infections - Merck Manual Consumer Version
WEBBotulism is a rare, life-threatening poisoning caused by toxins produced by the anaerobic bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Botulism toxins, usually consumed in food, can weaken or paralyze muscles.
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