In general, left untreated, all forms of botulism can cause paralysis of the arms, legs, trunk, and respiratory muscles, ultimately ending in death due to inability to breathe. 6 янв. 2021 г.
Can you survive botulism without treatment?
Although botulism can cause severe and prolonged symptoms, most people recover completely from the illness. Early treatment reduces the risk of permanent disability and death. However, even with treatment botulism can be fatal. Without treatment, more than 50% of people with botulism would die.
What happens if botulism is not treated?
If untreated, the disease may progress and symptoms may worsen to cause full paralysis of some muscles, including those used in breathing and those in the arms, legs, and trunk (part of the body from the neck to the pelvis area, also called the torso).
Can botulism go away on its own?
Depending on how severe your symptoms are, you may need to stay in the hospital for weeks or even months before you are well enough to go home. If your disease is severe, you may have breathing problems. You may even have respiratory (breathing) failure if the toxin paralyzes the muscles involved in breathing.
How long until botulism is fatal?
Respiratory failure generally causes death in untreated individuals. Symptoms generally begin 12 to 36 hours after consuming the toxin in food but in rare cases symptoms can occur as early as 6 hours or as late as 2 weeks after exposure. Most people recover from botulism but the recovery period can take months.
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