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Infantile botulism.

C T Gay1, W A Marks, H D Riley

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City.

Southern Medical Journal
|April 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary
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Oklahoma reports its first infantile botulism cases, caused by type A and B toxins. This reversible condition, often presenting as infant hypotonia, has an excellent prognosis with supportive care.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Infantile botulism is an underrecognized cause of infant hypotonia.
  • Classic features include cranial nerve palsies and constipation.
  • It is a potentially reversible condition.