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Botulism
An severe illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body's nerves and can paralyze muscles for a while.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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What is Botulism?
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Can botulism recur?
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Will botulism kill me?
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How can you get botulism?
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Can botulism be dangerous?
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How is botulism transmitted?
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How do you prevent botulism?
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How can a baby get botulism?
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What is the treatment for botulism?
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Does rubbing alcohol kill botulism?
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What are the symptoms you get with botulism?
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How can i prevent botulism? What are symptoms?
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What are the main symptoms of botulism illness?
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Can botulism spread from one person to another?
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Where can i find current case sites on botulism?
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How can botulism be used to treat other disorders?
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What are the major presenting symptoms of botulism?
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What should healthy adults consume in order to contract botulism?
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A 30-year old asked:
When people get botulism, and survive, do they generally recover fully?
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A 47-year old asked:
How does honey cause botulism?
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A 38-year old asked:
Explain the condition called botulism.?
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A 35-year old asked:
How can botulism affect the nervous system?
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Do doctors see a lot of patients with botulism?
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A 52-year old male asked:
Can I get botulism from eating raw garlic clove?
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A 48-year old asked:
Can you get botulism from eating old leftover pizza?
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A 34-year old asked:
How can you treat botulism from eating a baked potato?
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A 40-year old asked:
What are the chances of botulism when making an herb-infused oil?
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A 34-year old asked:
The salts that are added to food to prevent botulism is called what?
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A 35-year old asked:
Which organism causes botulism?
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A 27-year old male asked:
In terms of marinara sauce, does canned marinara sauce have a higher risk of having the botulism bacterium than marinara in a glass jar?
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