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1996 Case DefinitionBotulism, FoodborneClinical descriptionIngestion of botulinum toxin results in an illness of variable severity. Common symptoms are diplopia, blurred vision, and bulbar weakness. Symmetric paralysis may progress rapidly. Laboratory criteria for diagnosis
Case classificationProbable: a clinically compatible case with an epidemiologic link (e.g., ingestion of a home-canned food within the previous 48 hours) Confirmed: a clinically compatible case that is laboratory confirmed or that occurs among persons who ate the same food as persons who have laboratory-confirmed botulism Botulism, InfantClinical descriptionAn illness of infants, characterized by constipation, poor feeding, and “failure to thrive”that may be followed by progressive weakness, impaired respiration, and death Laboratory criteria for diagnosis
Case classificationConfirmed: a clinically compatible case that is laboratory-confirmed, occurring in a child aged less than 1 year Botulism, WoundClinical descriptionAn illness resulting from toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum that has infected a wound. Common symptoms are diplopia, blurred vision, and bulbar weakness. Symmetric paralysis may progress rapidly. Laboratory criteria for diagnosis
Case classificationConfirmed: a clinically compatible case that is laboratory confirmed in a patient who has no suspected exposure to contaminated food and who has a history of a fresh, contaminated wound during the 2 weeks before onset of symptoms Botulism, OtherClinical descriptionSee Botulism, Foodborne. Laboratory criteria for diagnosis
Case classificationConfirmed: a clinically compatible case that is laboratory confirmed in a patient aged greater than or equal to 1 year who has no history of ingestion of suspect food and has no wounds See also: |
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