Botulism

Botulism: Excerpt from Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)

Signs and Symptoms

Dry mouth, sore throat, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, ptosis, diplopia, dysarthria, weakness or paralysis of muscles in trunk or extremities

Treatment (Tx)

Botulinum antitoxin

Book Source Details

• Book Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
• Author(s): Springhouse
• Year of Publication: 2005
• Copyright Details: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), Copyright © 2005 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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