Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Early severe infantile botulism

D L Hurst1, W W Marsh

  • 1Department of Neurology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock 79430.

The Journal of Pediatrics
|June 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Infantile botulism can mimic sepsis in neonates, presenting with diarrhea and apnea. Early diagnosis using electrophysiologic studies is crucial for prompt treatment of this rare condition.

Related Experiment Videos

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Nonreciprocal Transmission and Reflection of a Chirally Coupled Quantum Dot.

Nano letters·2018
Same author

Infectious diseases of gastrointestinal tract in adolescents.

Adolescent medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)·2000
Same author

Methsuximide therapy of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.

Seizure·1996
Same author

The use of felbamate to treat infantile spasms.

Journal of child neurology·1995
Same author

Tolstoy's description of Tourette syndrome in Anna Karenina.

Journal of child neurology·1994
Same author

The rapid change to monotherapy with valproic acid in children.

Journal of child neurology·1993
Same journal

Blood-Based Biomarkers Predict Cerebral Palsy and Cognitive Delay in Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy: A Secondary Analysis of the HEAL Randomized Controlled Trial.

The Journal of pediatrics·2026
Same journal

Does Mild Head Injury in Childhood Affect Later School Performance? A Sibling Comparison Cohort Study.

The Journal of pediatrics·2026
Same journal

Risk Factors for Mortality and Age at Discharge in Preterm Infants with Congenital Heart Disease.

The Journal of pediatrics·2026
Same journal

To Cool or Not to Cool in Low- and Middle-Income Countries:? A Call for Resources, Training and Shared Knowledge.

The Journal of pediatrics·2026
Same journal

Responsible Research Practices in Pediatrics: How Reporting Guidelines Can Be Used to Improve Trial Design and Conduct.

The Journal of pediatrics·2026
Same journal

Safety of 20-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV20) in Children in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System.

The Journal of pediatrics·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Neonatology
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Infantile botulism is a rare but serious condition affecting newborns.
  • Initial symptoms can be non-specific, leading to diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • Two neonates presented with diarrhea, apnea, and suspected sepsis.
  • Clinical presentation initially suggested other diagnoses, delaying definitive diagnosis.

Findings:

  • Electrophysiologic studies were critical in confirming the diagnosis of infantile botulism.
  • The neonates were successfully treated after diagnosis.

Implications:

  • Early recognition of infantile botulism is vital in neonates with hypotonia and respiratory distress.
  • Consideration of infantile botulism in neonates with sepsis-like symptoms can improve patient outcomes.