title: Botulism-like syndrome after injections of botulinum toxin.
abstract: Botulinum type A toxin (BTA) is an orphan drug used to treat several disorders of muscle spasticity. We report the first known case of systemic botulism-like syndrome induced by BTA therapy which resulted in respiratory arrest. Clinicians should be aware that systemic effects may occur with localized BTA therapy and may be life-threatening.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, South Texas Poison Center, 78229-3900, USA.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Cobb
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Fernandez
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001906:Botulism / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D004421:Dystonia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D007440:Intubation; D012123:Pulmonary Ventilation; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A