Botulism

Synonyms

Botulism, Foodborne

Botulism, Infant

Botulism, Infantile

Botulism, Toxico Infectious

Botulism, Toxico-Infectious

Botulism, Wound

Botulisms, Foodborne

Botulisms, Infant

Botulisms, Wound

Foodborne Botulism

Foodborne Botulisms

Infant Botulism

Infant Botulisms

Infantile Botulism

Toxico Infectious Botulism

Toxico-Infectious Botulism

Wound Botulism

Wound Botulisms

A disease caused by potent protein NEUROTOXINS produced by CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM which interfere with the presynaptic release of ACETYLCHOLINE at the NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION. Clinical features include abdominal pain, vomiting, acute PARALYSIS (including respiratory paralysis), blurred vision, and DIPLOPIA. Botulism may be classified into several subtypes (e.g., food-borne, infant, wound, and others). (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1208)