Foodborne Botulism, a Real Challenge for Infectious Disease Specialists | Chapter 10 | Challenges in Disease and Health Research Vol. 8

 Background: If not diagnosed early and adequately treated, botulism is a fatal disease.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the evolutionary and clinical patterns of botulism in foodstuffs.

Materials and methods: Retrospectively analysed data from four cases of botulism.

All positive diagnoses have been supported by the epidemiologic causes, clinical manifestations and specific bioassay results for the identification of Botulinum Neurotoxin.

Results: serum samples for botulinum toxin type B have been tested positive. Three cases, the latter requiring intensive care and mechanical ventilation, but recovery after months of rehabilitation were positive in treatment with versatile antibotulinum serum evolution.

Conclusion: The use of inappropriate food can result in botulism/food poisoning.

Author (s) Details

Iosif Marincu
Department of Infectious Diseases, Pneumology and Parasitology, „Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania.

Iulia Vidican
Department of Infectious Diseases, Pneumology and Parasitology, „Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania.

Mirela Turaiche
Department of Infectious Diseases, Pneumology and Parasitology, „Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania.

Livius Tirnea
Department of Infectious Diseases, Pneumology and Parasitology, „Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania.

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