title: Severe adult botulism.
abstract: A case of severe adult botulism with paralysis, respiratory failure and cranial nerve palsies is presented. The pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment options for botulism are discussed.
authors: Intensive Care Unit, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales.
authors: I J
authors: IJ
authors: Mackle
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Halcomb
authors: M J
authors: MJ
authors: Parr
mesh_terms: D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000506:poisoning; D001906:Botulism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D001905:Botulinum Toxins