Postprandial hypotension as a predictor of respiratory failure in patients with foodborne botulinum intoxication – a case-control study in outbreak investigation

Postprandial hypotension as a predictor of respiratory failure in patients with foodborne botulinum intoxication – a case-control study in outbreak investigation

Objectives: Botulism is a rare syndrome characterized by acute, flaccid paralysis with possible involvement of respiratory muscle-producing pump failure requiring mechanical ventilation. A predominance of autonomic involvement can occur. Methods: We enrolled patients affected by foodborne botulism d...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Miceli, Giuliano Cassataro, Vito Volpe, Emanuela Fertitta, Carmelinda Canale, Lucia Tomaiuolo, Melania Blasco, Mariagrazia Stella, Giuliana Rizzo, Matteo Velardo, Cesare Gregoretti, Maurizio Renda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-11-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Botulin
Dysautonomic dysfunction
Toxin
Postprandial hypotension
Respiratory failure
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971223007257

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