Foodborne botulism

Orpha code: 228371OMIM code:

Definition

Foodborne botulism is the most common form of botulism (see this term), a rare acquired neuromuscular junction disease with descending flaccid paralysis due to botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs). It is caused by consumption of contaminated food containing BoNTs.

Disease data
Classification

Clinical subtype

Synonyms
Intoxication botulism
Zatrucie jadem kiełbasianym
ORPHA code
228371
OMIM code
-
ICD10 code
A05.1
ICD11 code
1A11.0

No additional description.

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