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Botulism : Complications

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Complications Overview Articles

Botulism
With medical intervention, botulism victims can recover completely, though it may be a very slow recovery. It takes weeks to months to recover from botulism, and.Electron micrograph of the Clostridium botulinum bacteria which cause botulism.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Botulism
The case-fatality rate is 7.5%, although mortality is greater in patients older than 60 years. Infant botulism has an excellent prognosis, although relapse can occur following hospital discharge.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Botulism
With medical intervention, botulism victims can recover completely, albeit slowly. It takes weeks to months to recover from botulism, and severe cases can take years before a total recovery is attained.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Complications Articles

Weakness
Weakness is a reduction in the strength of one or more muscles.Weakness may be generalized(total body weakness) or localized to only one area, side of the body, limb, or muscle. Weakness is more notable when it is localized.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 17, 2007
Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome(RDS) is most commonly a complication seen in premature infants. The condition makes it difficult to breathe.Hyaline membrane disease; Infant respiratory distress syndrome(IRDS); Respiratory distress syndrome ...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 5, 2007
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Respiratory distress syndrome(RDS) of the newborn, also known as infant RDS, is an acute lung disease present at birth, which usually affects premature babies. Layers of tissue called hyaline membranes keep the oxygen that is breathed in from pass...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Respiratory distress syndrome(RDS) of the newborn, known as infant RDS, is an acute lung disease present at birth. RDS usually affects premature babies who weigh less than 5.5 pounds(2.5 kg).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Respiratory distress syndrome(RDS) of the newborn, also known as infant RDS, is an acute lung disease.present at birth, which usually affects premature babies. Layers of tissue called hyaline membranes keep the oxygen that is breathed in from pass...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Aspiration pneumonia
Aspiration pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs and airways to the lungs(bronchial tubes) from breathing in foreign material.Anaerobic pneumonia; Aspiration of vomitus; Necrotizing pneumonia; Aspiration pneumonitis; Chemical pneumonitis.Aspirati...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 17, 2009
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