Severe adult botulism

Authors
Mackle, IJ Halcomb, E Parr, MJA
Citation
Ij. Mackle et al., Severe adult botulism, ANAESTH I C, 29(3), 2001, pp. 297-300
Citations number
24
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
ANAESTHESIA AND INTENSIVE CARE
ISSN journal
0310057X → ACNP
Volume
29
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
297 - 300
Database
ISI
SICI code
0310-057X(200106)29:3<297:SAB>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
A case of severe adult botulism with paralysis, respiratory failure and cra nial nerve palsies is presented. The pathophysiology, clinical manifestatio ns, diagnosis and treatment options for botulism are discussed.