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1. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsBotulism - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Sep 25, 2023 · Botulinum toxins are neurotoxic and therefore affect the nervous system. Foodborne botulism is characterized by descending, flaccid paralysis that can cause respiratory failure. Early symptoms include marked fatigue, weakness and vertigo, usually followed by blurred vision, dry mouth and difficulty in swallowing and speaking.

2. www.healthline.com › health › botulismBotulism: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis - Healthline

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   Sep 29, 2018 · What Are the Symptoms of Botulism? Symptoms of botulism can appear from six hours to 10 days after the initial infection. On average, symptoms of infant and foodborne botulism appear...

3. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › BotulismBotulism - Wikipedia

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   Signs and symptoms. Cause. Mechanism. Diagnosis. Prevention. Treatment. Prognosis. Epidemiology. Other susceptible species. Use in biological warfare and terrorism. See also. References. Further reading. External links. Botulism is a rare and potentially fatal illness caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

4. www.webmd.com › food-recipes › food-poisoningBotulism: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment - WebMD

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   Mar 29, 2024 · Food Poisoning. Reference. Botulism. Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on March 29, 2024. Written by Kristin Mitchell , WebMD Editorial Contributor. What Is Botulism? Types of Botulism....

5. www.cdc.gov › botulismAbout Botulism | Botulism | CDC - Centers for Disease Control ...

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   Apr 18, 2024 · Key points. Botulism is a rare but serious illness. It is caused by a toxin that attacks the body’s nerves and causes difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis, and even death. The toxin is made by Clostridium botulinum and related bacteria. There are five main kinds of botulism. All are medical emergencies. Overview.

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › botulismBotulism - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Jul 12, 2022 · Diagnosis. To diagnose botulism, your health care provider checks you for muscle weakness or paralysis. Your provider looks for symptoms such as drooping eyelids and a weak voice. Your provider asks about foods you've eaten in the past few days. They try to find out if you were exposed to any bacteria through a wound.

7. www.cdc.gov › botulism › hcpClinical Overview of Botulism | Botulism | CDC

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   Apr 22, 2024 · Signs and symptoms may include: Dysphagia. Muscle weakness. Diplopia. Ptosis. Blurry vision. Slurred speech. Respiratory distress or failure. Ocular palsy. Possible signs and symptoms in foodborne botulism may also include: Vomiting. Nausea. Abdominal pain. Diarrhea. Signs and symptoms in an infant may include: Constipation. Poor feeding. Ptosis.