Botulism
Botulism
Definition
A serious bacterial infection caused by botulinum toxin which is produced by Clostridium botulinum. Patients are infected usually by ingestion of contaminated food or wound contamination. It leads to muscle paralysis which may result in respiratory failure.
Also known as botulism, botulism poisoning — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 11976 per MONDO
- MESH D001906 per MONDO
- NCIT C84599 per MONDO
- Orphanet 1267 per MONDO
- SCTID 398565003 per MONDO
- UMLS C0006057 per MONDO
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Penicillin G | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Penicillin V | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |