Biphasic botulism diagnosed by electromyogram

KENDİRLİ T., Teber S. T., Pekacar T., Argun M., Deda G.

Journal of Pediatric Neurology, cilt.4, sa.2, ss.127-130, 2006 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 4 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2006
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1055/s-0035-1557306
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Pediatric Neurology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.127-130
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Botulism, Cranial nerve paralysis, Electromyogram, Poisoning
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Botulism is an acute, flaccid paralytic illness caused by the neurotoxin produced by Clostridium species. Three forms of botulism are known; infant botulism, food borne, and wound botulism. We report an 11-year-old boy with food borne botulism diagnosed on electromyography. Although his clinical findings improved in 10 days, his symptoms recurred, showing a biphasic course. After 3 weeks, he was symptom free. His electromyography findings were also normal on the 3rd week. After 3 weeks, he was discharged without clinical symptoms. © 2006 IOS Press. All rights reserved.