First case of infant botulism in Sicily-case report

• Main Authors: Antonino Fazzino (Author), Carmelinda Cavallaro (Author), Francesca Cavataio (Author), Giulia Linares (Author), Antonina Lo Cascio (Author), Carla Lo Porto (Author), Giuseppe Santangelo (Author), Laura Venuti (Author), Giovanni Corsello (Author), Claudia Colomba (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Botulism is a rare and life-threatening disease caused by the potent botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT), which can be produced by Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) and related bacteria. Clinical manifestations, which include a symmetrical, descending muscular paralysis, generalized h...