Call 911if you see any symptoms of botulism in yourself or a loved one. Food Poisoning Risk Factors Anyone who eats contaminated food can get ill from food poisoning. But just how sick you get depends on what the infection is, how much of it you’re exposed to, your age, and your he...
Wound botulism, a potentially fatal disease, presents with signs and symptoms of food-borne botulism without the gastrointestinal manifestations. All cases have been associated with extremity wounds. The diagnosis is clinical, and aggressive ventilatory support is the cornerstone of successful therapy. A...
The bacteria that have begun to grow on the food can cause gastrointestinal problems ranging from mild to severe, but can even result in food poisoning, which can be very dangerous. Botulism is a rare but serious form of food poisoning that is caused by bacteria called Clostridium botulinum ...