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¹Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ont.

CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De L'Association Medicale Canadienne

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A patient experienced small-bowel obstruction and botulism symptoms. Fecal cultures confirmed Clostridium botulinum, highlighting the need for thorough diagnosis in similar cases.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Infectious Diseases
Toxicology

Background:

Small-bowel obstruction is a common surgical emergency.
Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum.

Observation:

A patient presented with clinical manifestations of both small-bowel obstruction and botulism.
Physical examination revealed signs and symptoms consistent with both conditions.

Findings:

Fecal cultures were positive for viable Clostridium botulinum.
The patient's presentation underscores a rare concurrence of these two distinct medical conditions.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering botulism in the differential diagnosis of small-bowel obstruction.
A comprehensive diagnostic approach is crucial for accurate and timely patient management.