Botulism 101: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Treatment, And Prevention

Symptoms

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The signs and symptoms of botulism depend on the type. Foodborne illness may result in nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, weakness, and difficulty breathing. Symptoms may occur anywhere from three hours to eight days after eating the contaminated food. Wound botulism affects the nerves connecting the spine to the brain and may cause neurological symptoms such as blurry vision, impaired speech, facial weakness, dry mouth, and eventually paralysis. Infant botulism symptoms may include constipation, poor feeding, bad temper, flat facial expression, and respiratory problems.

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