Infant botulism is a rare but life-threatening disease caused by clostridium botulism bacteria in a baby’s gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include constipation, weakness, loss of appetite, and paralysis. Treatment varies based on severity, and prevention includes avoiding honey and corn syrup in infant diets. Infant botulism is a life-threatening childhood disease. It is caused by the […]
Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic disease caused by botulinum toxin found in contaminated food. It can be fatal if left untreated and is treated with antitoxin. The disease can be prevented by following food safety guidelines and discarding suspicious foods. Botulism is a type of paralytic disease often caused by eating contaminated food. […]