A member asked:

What is botulism? i think my friends mom has some of those symptoms. difficulty swallowing, double vision and dry mouth.

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Botulism is a: serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by a particular type of bacteria. Foodborne botulism is caused by eating foods that contain the botulinum toxin. Wound botulism is caused by toxin produced from a wound infected with Clostridium botulinum. The symptoms your friend's mom is having are definitely cause for alarm and she should get to the emergency room ASAP!

Answered 10/29/2020

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