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Serum positive botulism with neuropathic features.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10638887     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A 32-year-old man presented with multiple cranial neuropathies and his serum was positive for botulism type B. However, serial electrodiagnostic studies were consistent with a primarily neuropathic process, such as Fisher syndrome, rather than a neuromuscular junction disorder. Electrodiagnostic study findings in patients with presumed neuromuscular junction disorders may mimic findings suggestive of a neuropathic process, or the bioassay for botulism may be falsely positive in patients with Fisher Syndrome.
Authors:
V H Chang; L R Robinson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation     Volume:  81     ISSN:  0003-9993     ISO Abbreviation:  Arch Phys Med Rehabil     Publication Date:  2000 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-02-01     Completed Date:  2000-02-01     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2985158R     Medline TA:  Arch Phys Med Rehabil     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  122-6     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Botulism / blood,  diagnosis*
Diagnosis, Differential
Electrodiagnosis
Electromyography
Humans
Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use
Male
Miller Fisher Syndrome / diagnosis*,  therapy
Treatment Outcome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Immunoglobulins, Intravenous

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