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Journal of Pediatric Neurology 2007; 05(02): 175-177
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1557369
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1557369
Case Report
Severe infant botulism with cardiac arrest
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Publication History
22 August 2006
24 December 2006
Publication Date:
30 July 2015 (online)
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Abstract
Botulism is caused by the toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum. This toxin binds the peripheral presynaptic cholinergic membranes, preventing the release of acetylcholine and thereby producing a life-threatening, paralytic illness. We report the case of an infant with botulism who proceeded to cardiorespiratory arrest, but whose outcome was very satisfactory, in spite of the delay in diagnosis.