Botulism

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Differentiating Botulism from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

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

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Epidemiology & Demographics

Risk Factors

Causes

Differentiating Botulism

Natural history, Complications, and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory tests | Case Studies

Treatment

Medical therapy | Primary prevention | Secondary prevention | Financial costs | Future therapies

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Further reading

  • Clostridium Botulinum In The Food Chain, By Dr. Rhodri Evans, Department of Industrial Microbiology, University College, Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4. Published in Hygiene Review 1997, under the auspices of The Society of Food Hygiene Technology. [2]


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