A Case of Foodborne Botulism: The Challenge of Diagnosis

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 26 Aug 2013 Turkey Publisher:Doc Design and Informatics Co. Ltd.Journal:Klimik Dergisi/Klimik Journal, volume 25, pages 84-86 (issn: 1301-143X, eissn: 1309-1484,

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Authors: Kutlu, Murat; Özcan, Nevin; Yigit, Hülya; Bacanlı, Ahmet;

doi: 10.5152/kd.2012.23

handle: 11499/8527

A Case of Foodborne Botulism: The Challenge of Diagnosis

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Abstract

Botulism is a life-threatening disease caused by neurotoxin of Clostridium botulinum. Clinical suspicion is very important for proper diagnosis and patient management. A delay in diagnosis leads to increased morbidity and mortality. In this report, a case of botulism with a challenging diagnosis is presented.

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Turkey

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Pamukkale University
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Keywords

foodborne botulism, botulism, diagnostic test, 616, Diagnosis, article, 610, Botulism

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