Botulism with Unusual Rapid Progression to Complete Paralysis in a Child
Botulism is a severe neuroparalytic illness which is difficult to diagnose accurately, especially in children. We report a child with type A botulism intoxication, with very rapid progression to coma-like consciousness and respiratory failure. Careful physical examinations led to the suspicion of bo...
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| Main Authors: | Hui-Ju Tsai, Wen-Chen Liang, Chien-Hua Wang, Po-Ching Chou, Jong-Hau Hsu, Chia-Tsuan Huang, Yuh-Jyh Jong |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015-12-01
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| Series: | Pediatrics and Neonatology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1875957213000806 |
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