C237 Botulism (Clostridium botulinum)
- Infant botulism
- Ingestion of C.botulinum spores from environmental dust
- Treat with human-derived botulism immunoglobulin.
- Foodborne botulism
- Ingestion of preformed C.botulinum toxin
- Treat with equine-derived botulism antitoxin.
Clinical manifestations
Bilateral bulbar palsies
Followed by symmetric descending flaccid paralysis
Constipation and drooling d/t autonomic dysfunction.
C238 Tetanus (Clostridium tetani)
Etiology
Epidemiology
Pathogenesis
Clinical manifestations
Difficult feeding, trismus
Spasms & hypertonicity: clenched hands, dorsiflexed feet, opisthotonus
Diagnosis
Treatment
Supportive care (eg, nutrition and respiratory support)
Antibiotics & tetanus immune globulin
Supportive care
Complications
Life-threatening stridor and respiratory failure
Prognosis
Prevention
Immunization
Hygienic delivery & cord care
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