Abstract
We report a case of type F botulism in a patient with bilateral but asymmetric neurologic deficits. Cranial nerve demyelination was found during autopsy. Bilateral, asymmetric clinical signs, although rare, do not rule out botulism. Demyelination of cranial nerves might be underrecognized during autopsy of botulism patients.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Botulinum Antitoxin / therapeutic use*
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Botulinum Toxins / blood*
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Botulism / blood
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Botulism / pathology*
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Botulism / rehabilitation
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Botulism / therapy
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Cranial Nerves / pathology*
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Demyelinating Diseases / pathology*
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Humans
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Male
Substances
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Botulinum Antitoxin
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Botulinum Toxins
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botulinum toxin type F