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Can you survive botulism poisoning?

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Survival and Complications Others die from infections or other problems caused by being paralyzed for weeks or months. Patients who survive botulism may have fatigue and shortness of breath for years afterward and may need long-term therapy to help them recover.


Can you survive botulism?

When your case is mild, you may need weeks or months for a full recovery. It may take months or years to completely get over a very serious case. If the illness isn't treated, botulism can be life-threatening. But people recover in about 90% to 95% of cases.

Is botulism always fatal?

Incidence of botulism is low, but the mortality rate is high if prompt diagnosis and appropriate, immediate treatment (early administration of antitoxin and intensive respiratory care) are not given. The disease can be fatal in 5 to 10% of cases.

Can you recover from botulism poisoning?

Depending on the severity of the case, recovery from botulism can take weeks, months, or even years. Most people who receive prompt treatment recover completely in less than 2 weeks. Some people feel tired and short of breath for years after surviving botulism.

What is the survival rate of botulism?

Foodborne botulism carries an overall mortality rate of 5-10%. Wound botulism carries a mortality rate that ranges from 15-17%. The risk of death due to infant botulism is usually less than 1%.

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