Botulism physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Michael Maddaleni, B.S.

Physical Examination

Eyes

• Eyelid drooping

Throat

• Absent or decreased gag reflex

Abdomen

• Paralytic ileus: Decreased or absent bowel sounds

Neurologic

• Absent or decreased deep tendon reflexes
• Loss of muscle function/ feeling
• Speech impairment

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  Six week old infant with botulism. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL).

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