Details of Disease
General Information of Disease (ID: DISDY0OZ)
Disease Name | Botulism | |||||
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Synonyms |
foodborne botulism (subtype); infant botulism (subtype); foodborne botulism; wound botulism (subtype); food poisoning due to Clostridium botulinum; intoxication with Clostridium botulinum toxin; botulism; infection due to Clostridium botulinum; botulism poisoning
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Disease Class | 1A11: Botulism | |||||
Definition |
A serious bacterial infection caused by botulinum toxin which is produced by Clostridium botulinum. Patients are infected usually by ingestion of contaminated food or wound contamination. It leads to muscle paralysis which may result in respiratory failure.
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This Disease is Treated as An Indication in 2 Clinical Trial Drug(s)
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This Disease is Treated as An Indication in 1 Preclinical Drug(s)
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