Iatrogenic botulism

Iatrogenic botulism

Definition

Iatrogenic botulism is the most recent man-made form of botulism, a rare acquired neuromuscular junction disease with descending flaccid paralysis caused by botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs), and it may occur as an adverse event after therapeutic or cosmetic use.

Also known as accidental botulism, inadvertent botulism — per MONDO

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