06.15.2022 - By Brian Wallace PA-C
Botulism Clostridium botulinum – anaerobic organism Toxin inhibits the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction Infant botulism Between the ages of 2 and 6 months Floppy baby Caused by ingesting spores – No honey during first one year of life Adult botulism Caused by ingesting spore Canned food Wound botulism Medical emergency, can be […]