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Botulism (from Latin botulus, "sausage") is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin, botulin, that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Botulin is the most potent known toxin, blocking nerve function and leading to respiratory and musculoskeletal paralysis. 
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Constipation is passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, usually fewer than three times a week. People who are constipated may find it difficult and painful to have a bowel movement. Other symptoms of constipation include feeling bloated, uncomfortable, and sluggish. Many people think they are constipated when, in fact, their bowel movements are regular. For example, some people believe they are constipated, or irregular, if they do not have a bowel movement every day. Howeve...
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Botulism as related to Constipation
- KidsHealth: Infant Botulism
Infant botulism can occur when a newborn ingests bacteria that produce toxins ... Constipation is often the first sign of botulism that parents notice (although ...
- botulism: Definition from Answers.com
... Botulism: Causes and symptoms Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Prevention Resources Botulism ... Although constipation is usually the first symptom of ...
- Botulism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... infant botulism include constipation, lethargy, ... Although constipation is usually the first symptom of infant botulism it is commonly overlooked. ...
- Botulism
Botulism can be controlled with awareness of the types of botulism, conditions affecting the growth of the toxin ... botulism include constipation, ...
- Infant Botulism - DrGreene.com
Sometimes constipation and slow feeding are the only symptoms of infant botulism, a disease that is ... Disease, Constipation, Dehydration, Depression, ...
- Infants, Honey and Botulism
When can kids start eating honey and not have to worry about being at risk for botulism? ... botulism. constipation. hidden dangers. food poisoning. foods to avoid ...
- Infant Botulism --- New York City, 2001--2002
Infant botulism results from germination of swallowed ... including constipation, lethargy, poor feeding, weak cry, bulbar palsies, and failure to thrive. ...
- Infant Botulism - April 1, 2002 - American Family Physician
Presenting symptoms include constipation, lethargy, a weak cry, poor feeding and ... Constipation is often the first symptom of infant botulism and can precede ...
- Honey and Infant Botulism
Early symptoms of infant botulism are constipation, generalized weakness and a weak cry. ... The most common and earliest symptom is constipation. ...
- WHO | Botulism
Factsheet from the World Health Organization. ... Vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation and abdominal swelling may occur. ... Foodborne botulism, that occurs when ...
- constipation, infant
infant constipation - general comments. breast fed infants. bottle fed infants ... Before scolding me about "the risk of botulism" from corn syrup, please see: ...
- Department of Agriculture | Botulism
agriculture ... Botulism in Humans ... The first symptom is usually constipation. ...
- Botulism Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Facts and Prevention on ...
Read about botulism causes (Clostridium botulinum toxin), symptoms (muscle paralysis, dry mouth, constipation), history, treatment and types (food-borne, infant, wound)
- Botulism: Anaerobic Bacteria: Merck Manual Professional
Introduction· Actinomycosis·Botulism· Clostridial Intra-abdominal Infections ... In infant botulism, constipation is present initially in 90% of cases and is ...
- Botulism: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com
Botulism — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms, treatments in adults and infants. ... Infant botulism. Constipation (often the first sign) ...
- Symptoms of Botulism food poisoning - WrongDiagnosis.com
Symptoms of Botulism food poisoning including 44 medical symptoms and signs of Botulism food poisoning, alternative ... botulism consist of constipation ...
- Constipation
Information for patients and families on constipation ... Karo syrup may also contain botulism spores that can harm young infants. ...
- Infant botulism: Why is honey a concern? - MayoClinic.com
Honey may contain bacterial spores that can cause infant botulism. ... Signs and symptoms of infant botulism include: Persistent constipation ...
- OutbreakID: Botulism
In foodborne botulism, constipation, diarrhea, and/or vomiting may occur. In intestinal botulism, infants are weak, constipated, and "floppy" with loss of ...
- InteliHealth:
Botulism is a form of poisoning caused by exposure to Clostridium botulinum bacteria. ... In infants, usually constipation at first; also lethargy and a "floppy" neck, ...
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