botulism symptoms diagnosis and treatment
Botulism Botulism is a rare and potentially fatal illness caused by a toxin, produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The disease begins with weakness, trouble seeing, feeling tired, and trouble speaking. This may then be followed by weakness of the arms, chest muscles, and legs. The disease does not usually affect consciousness or cause a fever. Botulism can be spread several different ways. - Treatments for Botulism food poisoning. 1  Emergency hospitalization. 2  Intensive care. 3  Mechanical ventilation. 4  Medications. Antitoxin.  more treatments...Â».