title: Botulism toxemia following laparoscopic appendectomy.
abstract: We describe a case of botulism infection in a patient who had undergone laparoscopic appendectomy, an occurrence not previously described in the literature. This case exemplifies the need for coordination between clinical and public health personnel to ensure the immediate recognition and treatment of suspected botulism cases.
authors.affiliation: Genesys Regional Medical Center, Flint, USA.
authors.forename: Susan C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Nystrom
authors.forename: Eden V
authors.initials: EV
authors.lastname: Wells
authors.forename: Hiren S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Pokharna
authors.forename: Laura E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: Mazen A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Najjar
authors.forename: Fatema M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Mamou
authors.forename: James T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Rudrik
authors.forename: Corinne E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: Matthew L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Boulton
mesh_terms: D001062:Appendectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001906:Botulism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014115:Toxemia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology