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botulism /bot·u·lism/ (boch´ah-lizm) an extremely severe type of food poisoning due to a neurotoxin (botulin) produced by Clostridium botulinum in improperly canned or preserved foods. infant botulism that affecting infants, thought to result from toxin produced in the gut by ingested organisms, rather than from preformed toxins. wound botulism a form resulting from infection of a wound with Clostridium botulinum. infant botulism, an intoxication by neurotoxins produced by Clostridium botulinum that occurs in children less than 6 months of age. The condition is characterized by severe hypotonicity of all muscles, constipation, lethargy, and feeding difficulties, and it may lead to respiratory insufficiency. The botulism neurotoxin is usually found in the GI tract rather than in the blood, indicating that it is probably produced in the gut rather than ingested. The epidemiologic and pathophysiologic characteristics of the syndrome are not clearly understood. interventions Treatment is supportive, including optimal management of fluids, electrolytes, and nutrition. Ventilatory support may also be necessary. There is no evidence that antitoxin therapy is helpful, and it is usually not recommended. infant botulism Pediatrics An acute, potentially fatal infection by spores from Clostridium botulinum, a spore-forming bug found in dust, honey, and elsewhere, affecting infants up to 10 months Risk factors Unknown, breast
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[3, 4, 5] An absence of breastfeeding has been linked to an increased risk of hospitalization,[6] childhood cancer,[7, 8, 9] diarrheal diseases,[10, 11, 12] lower respiratory illness,[13] ear infections,[14] bacterial infections,15 diabetes,16 infant botulism,[17 Crohn's disease,[18] ulcerative colitis,[19] and even cavities. Bonta oversees a diverse domain: cancer research, infant botulism, mosquito-borne disease, smoking prevention, tuberculosis control, AIDS drug assistance. Infant botulism can be prevented by avoiding feeding the baby foods that contain large amounts of botulism spores, such as honey, or those foods that promote germination of the spores, such as spinach. |
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