| Botulism in a pregnant intravenous drug abuser. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16409344 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A case of botulism is reported in a heroin-abusing parturient who initially presented with lethargy and slurred speech. The diagnostic difficulty, complications, intensive care and anaesthetic management of this case are discussed, with particular reference to the pregnancy and the effects of both botulism and its empirical treatment on the fetus. A short review is provided of a condition that has seen a marked increase in its incidence since 2000. |
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Authors:
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G A Morrison; C Lang; S Huda |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Anaesthesia Volume: 61 ISSN: 0003-2409 ISO Abbreviation: Anaesthesia Publication Date: 2006 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-01-13 Completed Date: 2006-01-27 Revised Date: 2006-04-25 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370524 Medline TA: Anaesthesia Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 57-60 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Anaesthetics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK. garyamorrison@hotmail.com |
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Adult Botulism / diagnosis*, etiology, therapy Cesarean Section Female Heroin Dependence / complications* Humans Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / diagnosis*, therapy Substance Abuse, Intravenous / complications* |
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Anaesthesia. 2006 Apr;61(4):405
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