Abstract

Infant botulism (IB) is caused by a neurotoxin that is produced in the large intestine by bacteria (generally Clostridium botulinum ) ingested as spores. In the U.S., 80 to 110 IB cases are identified annually in infants presenting with flaccid paralysis. Because the equine antitoxin used for adults is not suitable for infants, treatment …

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