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How do you rule out botulism?

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To diagnose botulism, your doctor will check you for signs of muscle weakness or paralysis, such as drooping eyelids and a weak voice. Your doctor will also ask about the foods you've eaten in the past few days, and ask if you may have been exposed to the bacteria through a wound. 12 авг. 2020 г.


Is there a way to test for botulism in food?

A test strip that can detect botulism-causing toxins has been developed by US researchers. The test detects the toxin and not the bacteria and distinguishing between them is informative as some serotypes (such as A and B) are most commonly associated with the disease in humans.

How soon do you know if you have botulism?

Signs and symptoms of foodborne botulism typically begin between 12 and 36 hours after the toxin gets into your body. But, depending on how much toxin was consumed, the start of symptoms may range from a few hours to a few days.

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