A case of botulism in New Zealand
Smyth, D.; Deverall, E.; Balm, M.; Nesdale, A.; Rosemergy, I.
New Zealand Medical Journal 128(1425): 97-100
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 1175-8716 PMID: 26905993 Document Number: 679391
We describe the first case of food-borne botulism seen in New Zealand for 30 years. Botulism is an important diagnosis to consider in a patient with rapidly progressive descending paralysis and normal sensorium. Early recognition, timely institution of intensive care support and administration of botulism antitoxin are the most important aspects of management.
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