| Infant botulism presenting with poor feeding and lethargy: a review of 4 cases. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17666936 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Infant botulism is a rare cause of hypotonia in young infants. It may present with vague symptoms such as poor feeding and lethargy. We present 4 cases of infant botulism presenting to 2 community hospitals in central Maryland. In each case, poor feeding and lethargy were the chief complaints. One patient was referred to the emergency department with suspected sepsis and one with suspected intussusception. Three patients required endotracheal intubation. All were treated with botulism immune globulin, and all eventually made full recoveries. We discuss the differential diagnosis and provide an overview of infant botulism. |
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Authors:
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Michael R Clemmens; Laurel Bell |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric emergency care Volume: 23 ISSN: 1535-1815 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr Emerg Care Publication Date: 2007 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-08-01 Completed Date: 2007-08-21 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8507560 Medline TA: Pediatr Emerg Care Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 492-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Anne Arundel Medical Center, George Washington University School of Medicine, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA. mclemmens@aahs.org |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Botulism
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diagnosis*,
drug therapy,
physiopathology Diagnosis, Differential Female Humans Immunoglobulins / therapeutic use Infant Intubation, Intratracheal Male |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Immunoglobulins; 0/botulism immune globulin |
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