Infant Botulism

Pediatrics/Infectious Disease · Infectious & Parasitic

Severe

Severity

Approximately 100-150 cases per year in the US; most common cause of botulism in the US

Prevalence

Contagious

Pediatrics/Infectious Disease

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📖What is Infant Botulism?

Infant botulism is the most common form of botulism and occurs when bacterial spores germinate in a baby's intestines, producing the botulinum toxin. It can cause muscle weakness and breathing difficulties.

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