Difficulties of differential diagnosis of botulism

The article presents the differential diagnosis of botulism with the most significant diseases similar to botulism, based on the classic symptoms of botulism: the connection of the disease with food intake, the absence of fever, progressive muscle weakness, the presence of dry mouth, eye symptoms (b...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: G. A. Kharchenko, O. G. Kimirilova, A. A. Kimirilov
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: Open Systems Publication 2021-06-01
Series:Лечащий Врач
Subjects:
Online Access:https://journal.lvrach.ru/jour/article/view/45
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:The article presents the differential diagnosis of botulism with the most significant diseases similar to botulism, based on the classic symptoms of botulism: the connection of the disease with food intake, the absence of fever, progressive muscle weakness, the presence of dry mouth, eye symptoms (blurred vision, diplopia, mydriasis, etc.), voice disorders (dysarthria), swallowing disorders (dysphagia).
ISSN:1560-5175
2687-1181