RECOGNIZE THE SYMPTOMS OF BOTULISM IN THE BABY - INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Botulism in the baby: what it is, symptoms and how treatment is done



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Childhood botulism is a rare but serious disease caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that can be found in the soil and can contaminate water and food for example. In addition, poorly maintained foods are a good source of this bacteria's proliferation. Thus, the bacteria can enter the body of the baby through the consumption of contaminated food and, in the body, starts to produce a toxin that results in the appearance of symptoms