title: Guanidine in type B botulism.
abstract: On two occasions, guanidine produced clinical and electrophysiological improvement in a 54-year-old man with botulism, type B. However, guanidine was ineffective for autonomic dysfunction. There were no intolerable side effects. Our experience showed that guanidine is also effective in botulism, type B, as adjunctive therapy.
mesh_terms: D001906:Botulism / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006146:Guanidines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D006146:Guanidines