Signs and symptoms might include: Difficulty swallowing. Muscle weakness. Double vision. Drooping eyelids. Blurry vision. Slurred speech. Difficulty breathing. Difficulty moving the eyes.
When do botulism symptoms appear?
Symptoms generally begin 12-36 hours after eating contaminated food, but may occur as early as a few hours and as late as 10 days. Symptoms of botulism in infants may occur up to 14 days later.
What causes Clostridium botulinum poisoning?
Botulism (or botulism poisoning) is a rare but very serious illness that transmits through food, contact with contaminated soil, or through an open wound. Without early treatment, botulism can lead to paralysis, breathing difficulties, and death.
What does Clostridium botulinum do to the human body?
Botulism (“BOT-choo-liz-um”) is a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body's nerves and causes difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis, and even death. This toxin is made by Clostridium botulinum and sometimes Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium baratii bacteria.
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