Botulism
Home Remedies Solution on 28th, 2008 Botulism is a rare case of poisoning but it causes serious illness caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
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Causes of Botulism
Botulism is caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It produces a toxin called botulinum that affects the nerves and paralyzes muscles.
Two way of causing botulism:
- Ingesting the botulinum toxin or food borne botulism
- Infection with the bacterial spores or infectious botulism
Symptoms of Botulism
Botulism is severe, sometimes fatal food poisoning caused by ingestion of food containing botulinum toxins
A symptom of botulism usually appears between 8 - 36 hours after consuming contaminated food.
Botulism symptoms include:
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Lethargy
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Slurred speech
- Muscle weakness
- Drooping eyelids
- Abdominal cramps
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Progressive weakness with paralysis
- Breathing difficulty that may lead to respiratory failure
Treatment / Home Remedies for Botulism
Since botulism is a serous condition it is recommended to seek doctor’s attention.
Antibiotics should be avoided because of the risk of neuromuscular blockade
Maintain adequate oxygen supply, which may require a ventilator and close monitoring
Prevention of Botulism
Never inject illegal street drugs
Sterilize by boiling all utensil even just once a week
Avoid tasting food especially those from a from a bulging can
Avoid eating food with bad odors especially if it’s from the can.
Always practice proper hygiene in canning or preserving food products
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