2024年4月18日 · Botulism ("BOT-choo-liz-um") is a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body's nerves. Botulism causes difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis, and even death. The toxin is made by Clostridium botulinum and sometimes Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium baratii bacteria (germs).

2024年4月22日 · Patients with mild or early botulism (male) and severe botulism (female). Patients may appear lethargic but are fully conscious. Botulism is a neuroparalytic illness characterized by symmetric, descending flaccid paralysis of motor and autonomic nerves, always beginning with the cranial nerves.

2024年5月2日 · What is botulism? Botulism is a disease caused by toxin made by Clostridium botulinum and related bacteria. These bacteria are found naturally in many places, but it’s rare for them to make people sick. But, under certain conditions, the bacteria's spores (protective coatings) can grow and make botulinum toxin.

Botulism is a rare, neurotoxin-mediated, life-threatening disease characterized by flaccid descending paralysis that begins with cranial nerve palsies and might progress to extremity weakness and respiratory failure.

2024年4月24日 · Infant botulism is an intestinal toxemia. The disease results after spores of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum or related species are swallowed. These spores temporarily colonize an infant's large intestine and produce botulinum neurotoxin.

2024年4月17日 · Botulism is caused by a toxin that attacks the body's nerves. It is treated with antitoxin. Antitoxin prevents the toxin from causing more harm. It does not heal damage the toxin has already done.

2024年5月6日 · Foodborne botulism is preventable. Following these steps can help protect you and the people you feed from foodborne botulism. When canning food, carefully follow safe home-canning instructions. Pay special attention to low-acid foods. They're commonly linked to botulism illness and outbreaks.

2024年4月23日 · CDC collects, analyzes, and disseminates national surveillance data on bacterial foodborne illnesses, including botulism. Surveillance for cases and outbreaks of botulism in the United States is conducted through several surveillance systems. In addition, clinical consultation facilitates collection of information on suspected cases of botulism.

2024年4月23日 · Botulism is a rare and sometimes fatal illness caused by botulinum toxin. Initial botulism symptoms may include double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and difficulty breathing.

2024年4月1日 · Botulism is caused by a toxin that attacks the body's nerves and causes muscle weakness. Botulism can weaken muscles used in breathing, which can lead to difficulty breathing and even death. Botulism is an emergency. People with symptoms should see a doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.