Biphasic botulism diagnosed by electromyogram

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

Journal of Pediatric Neurology, vol.4, no.2, pp.127-130, 2006 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 4 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1055/s-0035-1557306
  • Journal Name: Journal of Pediatric Neurology
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.127-130
  • Keywords: Botulism, Cranial nerve paralysis, Electromyogram, Poisoning
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.