Open AccessBotulism Toxemia Following Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Author(s) -
Stephen Nystrom,
E. V. Wells,
Hiren Pokharna,
Laura E. Johnson,
Mamoun Najjar,
F. M. Mamou,
James T. Rudrik,
Corinne E. Miller,
Matthew L. Boulton
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
clinical infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.44
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1537-6591
pISSN - 1058-4838
DOI - 10.1093/cid/cir855
Subject(s) - medicine , botulism , general surgery , intensive care medicine , surgery , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
We describe a case of botulism infection in a patient who had undergone laparoscopic appendectomy, an occurrence not previously described in the literature. This case exemplifies the need for coordination between clinical and public health personnel to ensure the immediate recognition and treatment of suspected botulism cases.
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