Foodborne botulism

Definition

Foodborne botulism is the most common form of botulism, a rare acquired neuromuscular junction disease with descending flaccid paralysis due to botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs). It is caused by consumption of contaminated food containing BoNTs.

Also known as intoxication botulism — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 0050352 per MONDO
• ICD9 005.1 per MONDO
• NCIT C128341 per MONDO
• Orphanet 228371 per MONDO
• SCTID 398523009 per MONDO
• UMLS C1739094 per MONDO