López Laso E, Pérez Navero JL, Rumbao Aguirre J, Mateos González ME, Méndez García M, Cárdenas Aranzana MJ, Ibarra de la Rosa I
[Infant botulism.] [English Abstract, Journal Article]
An Pediatr (Barc) 2008 May; 68(5):499-502.
We report a case of botulism in a 40 day old infant. The patient presented a descending flaccid paralysis requiring mechanical ventilation for 12 days. She is the first European patient treated with Human Botulism Immune Globulin. A few weeks later a second case of infant botulism was detected in our geographical region in Southern Spain. We emphasise the importance of an early diagnosis and treatment with Human Botulism Immune Globulin to decrease morbidity.
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