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If i touched the food contaminated with botulism then touch my infant bottle and pecifier with same hands can she catch botulinum?

Q: if i touched the food contaminated with botulism then touch my infant bottle and pecifier with same hands can she catch botulinum?

: It is possible to spread the infection by ingestion of spores, if transferred to the bottle. Watch for signs of respiratory problems and weakness, but it is not likely to be transferred by brief contact. Keep bottle and pacifiers clean and avoid touching the pacifier with unclean hands.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

It is possible to spread the infection by ingestion of spores, if transferred to the bottle. Watch for signs of respiratory problems and weakness, but it is not likely to be transferred by brief contact. Keep bottle and pacifiers clean and avoid touching the pacifier with unclean hands.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/22/2023

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A member asked:

If i touched the food contaminated with botulism then touch my infant bottle and pecifier with same hands can she catch botulinum?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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