Botulism in Adults and Children: Symptoms & Signs (Food Poisoning)

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Botulism in Adults and Children

Alternate Names : Food Poisoning

Botulism in Adults and Children | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Symptoms of foodborne botulism in adults and children usually begin within 18 to 36 hours of eating the contaminated food. However, symptoms can occur as early as 6 hours after eating the food, or as long as 10 days later. The symptoms include the following:

diarrhea

difficulty swallowing

difficulty talking, including slurred speech

dizziness

double or blurred vision

drooping eyelids

dry mouth

muscle weakness

paralysis

vomiting

Symptoms of wound botulism usually begin 4 to 14 days after the bacteria is introduced into the wound. The wound may be reddened and painful and may drain pus.

Symptoms of infant botulism include:

constipation

lethargy, or not moving very much

poor feeding

poor muscle tone

weak crying

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Author: Danielle Zerr, MD
Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
Date Reviewed: 08/06/01

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