title: A case report on human type B botulism.
abstract: A case of type B human botulism was found in Tochigi Prefecture in November, 1984. Botulinum type B toxin was detected in the serum and feces of the patient. The serum toxin was activated by trypsinization. Type B toxin was demonstrated in cooked meat medium cultures of the fecal specimens. The patient recovered after administration of type A, B, E and F quadrivalent antitoxin.
mesh_terms: D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000032:analysis* / Q000097:blood; D001906:Botulism / Q000378:metabolism; D005243:Feces / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014357:Trypsin
chemical_list: D014357:Trypsin; D001905:Botulinum Toxins